Chiumento Blog for People Leaders and HR Professionals

Welcome to our blog, where we share expert perspectives on HR, leadership, and organisational success. Dive into our blog to explore a wealth of knowledge and practical advice from industry leaders and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improve your HR strategies, or drive your organisation towards greater success, our blog offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your goals.

Coachability: are you open to learning?

Coachability isn't a word that rolls off the tongue. However it is a critical element in development. Chiumento's Ian Gooden describes how a wet Wednesday night on a rugby field was a critical reminder that coaching is a two-way relationship. Pre-season training in...

Communicating redundancies: five key principles

Communicating redundancies is never easy. For either the organisation or individuals. Chiumento MD Mike Burgneay shares some of his thoughts on how to manage communications successfully.  What we've learned over the past 30 years is that there are five "golden rules"...

Retirement will create a big hole…

Retirement will create a big hole in my diary. For over 40 years I have spent far more of my waking life at a desk, in meetings or travelling than I have doing anything else. Working long hours was a habit I developed when I worked in the advertising industry....

Job applications – ten basic errors to avoid

Job applications can be undermined by relatively small errors. I was recently asked if I could write an article about these really basic errors. "And when we say basics Ian, we mean basics". So where to start? The internet is awash with negative stories about the way...

Stay interviews – five things to consider

Stay interviews are a realitively new concept. For years employers have been getting data from workers as they leave the organisation. These "exit interviews" provide excellent insight into why people have chosen to move on. However could you have avoided the...