This is a country with a massive problem. There is an ageing population, an issue compounded by a birth rate below the level of sustainability. Who will create the wealth, do the jobs, care for the elderly, perpetuate the nationality? A further complication is the level of emigration; young people are leaving for a better balance in life and more fulfilling careers. The … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Demographic Plight
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Life of a Humble Man
Ronald Ball (1929-2021) The Life of a Humble Man For many, many years Friday evening meant tea in the pub. We would be there for six o’clock and usually home by eight pm. Initially, it was my dad (Ron), mother (Eileen), Aunt (Mary), wife (Alison) and daughter (Natalie), oh, and me. So, six of us trying to find a table big enough. Gradually, for various reasons, the number … [Read more...] about Life of a Humble Man
Dogs in the Workplace
Is it a good idea? What are the implications? For those of us who live with a dog (note not ‘Own’), this is the easiest conundrum to solve; it is an unequivocal ‘Yes’, bring in the pooch. But it isn’t that simple. What are the pros and cons? Generally, when advocating action the negative aspects are left to last or suppressed all together. On this occasion, let’s consider … [Read more...] about Dogs in the Workplace
Personal Philosophy
My favourite T-shirt has my philosophy for life: "I want to be the person my dog thinks I am" … [Read more...] about Personal Philosophy
Prepare to Impress – Introduction
There can have been few times as difficult for some people to find employment as now. More redundancies, less business growth, overseas markets absorbing traditional work and the accelerating need for new skills are all combining to spread concern amongst those without a job or feel the threat of imminent unemployment. There are no jobs-for-life. So, given the levels of … [Read more...] about Prepare to Impress – Introduction
Prepare to Impress
In 2011 we published a book to help people with their job hunt. Within the Framing our Future website it has been updated and will now be available for free. The chapters will be progressively published and, through Work Horizons, there is much greater support available online. Membership of Work Horizons is only £10 + VAT per month or for students £5 + VAT. … [Read more...] about Prepare to Impress
Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Four
Living As reflected, this week was to be one in which the question, “What matters?” was given full focus. Naturally, any answers will be contextualised by the person giving the answers, their circumstances and how they feel at the time. As one young woman, Elspeth, put it to me, “What matters will change through your life”. From someone in her twenties this was very … [Read more...] about Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Four
Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Three
Simple Statistics Since finishing the trip, the first question from most people is, “How many miles did you travel?” So, here are some facts; Total … [Read more...] about Re-booting; Catching Trains of Thoughts – Part Three