Joanne Howe, Author at Howe Consultancy

As featured in December 2016’s Northern Insight and Accent Magazines.

“Change is the only constant” – Greek philosopher, Heraclitus of Ephesus. I get asked all the time by busy business owners, head...

One of the biggest issues to deal with in the workplace are conflicts. We’re not talking out-and-out fisticuffs and brawls here but...

At some point or another, an employer has probably recruited the wrong candidate who seemed perfect throughout the interview stage, but when...

Joanne Howe, MD of Howe Consultancy gives us her top tips on HR and what HR really is… When I first started...

Be prepared and ensure privacy Be on time and don’t cancel Be positive Plan the venue – can you go off site?...

Be presentable, polite, professional at all times Get a good nights sleep Smile and put the candidate at ease Plan the interview...

Be prepared and ensure privacy for any meetings Be fair Be consistent Clarify the roles at the meeting Have a note taker...

Big Ears – good bosses not only listen but take a genuine interest in their staff Long Legs – be seen and...

Joanne Howe