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.
Work-life balance – why trust is a key ingredient
Work-life balance is a much-used phrase. However what does it really mean? Let me say up-front I have never really liked the term. Let me explain why. Too often I find people use work-life balance to describe an idealistic world where there are hard boundaries between...
Toxic High Performers
Toxic high performers are individuals who deliver great results but by means that can completely undermine an organisation's culture. Over a decade ago, we developed the Chiumento Culture Matrix to help clients explore this concept and challenge their willingness to...
The business case for exit interviews
Making the business case for exit interviews is relatively easy. Here's just some of the factors you should consider. Having vacancies costs money Rarely does an employee leave without implications. Those implications come in many forms. It could mean you are slower...
Getting a job offer – should you say “yes”?
Receiving a job offer can be a really exciting moment. Especially if it comes in the wake of redundancy. However is it the right job offer? When you are out of work, the temptation can be to grab the first thing you are offered. It can seem like a life raft in a sea...
Should I take a break after redundancy?
Should I take a break after redundancy? Its a pretty frequent question asked by delegates. And one that's pretty easy to understand. Redundancy can be a huge emotional rollercoaster. By the time the ink is dry on all the paperwork, potentially after months of...
Work-life balance – why trust is a key ingredient
Work-life balance is a much-used phrase. However what does it really mean? Let me say up-front I have never really liked the term. Let me explain why. Too often I find people use work-life balance to describe an idealistic world where there are hard boundaries between...
Toxic High Performers
Toxic high performers are individuals who deliver great results but by means that can completely undermine an organisation's culture. Over a decade ago, we developed the Chiumento Culture Matrix to help clients explore this concept and challenge their willingness to...
The business case for exit interviews
Making the business case for exit interviews is relatively easy. Here's just some of the factors you should consider. Having vacancies costs money Rarely does an employee leave without implications. Those implications come in many forms. It could mean you are slower...
Getting a job offer – should you say “yes”?
Receiving a job offer can be a really exciting moment. Especially if it comes in the wake of redundancy. However is it the right job offer? When you are out of work, the temptation can be to grab the first thing you are offered. It can seem like a life raft in a sea...
Should I take a break after redundancy?
Should I take a break after redundancy? Its a pretty frequent question asked by delegates. And one that's pretty easy to understand. Redundancy can be a huge emotional rollercoaster. By the time the ink is dry on all the paperwork, potentially after months of...