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RE: Weirdest boss you have had and why? (Bit of fun - let's see how times have changed)

Robert James Munro

I've just done a straw poll of all my direct reports and funnily enough they were unanimous in answering the question!
- 1 month ago
- Our Profession
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RE: Using an expired passport as proof of ID and right to work

Robert James Munro

An expired passport is fine as long as the individual is a UK/EU/EEA citizen (shortly perhaps to become just UK!).
If however it is a non-EU citizen's passport endorsed with for example 'Unlimited Leave to Remain' then it must be current.
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- 1 month ago
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RE: Interview question "When have you made a decision?"

Robert James Munro

Claire

Adding to Keith's very good advice. What is the most significant decision you have ever made in your life? Doesn't have to be work related, and the chances are that it isn't.

What was the situation? How did you generate ideas and…
- 4 months ago
- Careers Clinic
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RE: Why work in the people profession?

Robert James Munro

A good employer's advocate would advise fairness :)
- 4 months ago
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RE: Why work in the people profession?

Robert James Munro

But there lies the dichotomy, Emily.

There is nothing wrong in ensuring fairness and acting as the employees' advocate, but that in my view is not the role of HR (employee advocate that is) - that's for Trades Unions and employment lawyers (and ultimately…
- 4 months ago
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RE: Purpose and Profit - Finding meaning in capitalism

Robert James Munro

Very good post, Robey.

I have worked in the private sector all my working life (a long time!!) and I have always taken the view that every single employee is either in post to make profit, or is serving someone who is making profit.

My Chairman, a man…
- 4 months ago
- Future of Work is Human
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RE: Level 5 really 'Undergraduate level'?

Robert James Munro

L7 plus a dissertation = Masters.
- 4 months ago
- Careers Clinic
- HR Qualifications and studying
RE: What do you value more in a candidate: education, experience and/or attitude?

Robert James Munro

Not a straighforward question, Steve - in many ways it's all three and will to a great extent depend on the nature of the role you are looking to fill. If it's a software developer vacancy for example then education and experience are above behaviours…
- 4 months ago
- Careers Clinic
- General
RE: How significant or otherwise is age in HR in terms of career progression?

Robert James Munro

Andre

The vast majority of HR Directors did not enter HR in their 20s or 30s, and a significant number of HRDs only entered HR as an HRD! Understanding business and commerce are prerequisites in my opinion - as well as some HR knowledge of course, or…
- 4 months ago
- Careers Clinic
- Working in HR/L&D
RE: How do you think that performance management needs to adapt to align to smart working?

Robert James Munro

I killed it about 10 years ago, and so far it hasn't put in a Lazarus like appearance!
- 4 months ago
- Future of Work is Human
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