Ground Control: achieving balance
Unsettled, unpredictable and downright unfriendly weather created challenges in landscape maintenance in 2012. To mitigate similar problems in 2013, here are some essential steps for ground renovation, disease prevention, and ongoing maintenance. (Originally published in The Landscaper magazine, February 2013) It all begins with soil analysis Soil analysis is recommended as the first step in [...]
Good Business: Gender Diversity at the Top
Gender diversity at the leadership level is recognized as good for business, with hiring, appraisal and succession planning recognized as a critical development strategy. Successful companies that lead by example choose to work with suppliers (from media and marketing, through to executive search) that demonstrate their own development and understanding of gender diversity. (NOTE: pdf [...]
Sail, sun and serendipity: wind-powered, and not-so-solo Mediterranean adventure
(originally published in Cruise Life magazine, December 2012) “We sail,” Captain Sergey Utitsyn asserts firmly. “This is a sailing ship!” He was responding to my temerity in calling the ten-night Star Clipper Eastern Mediterranean voyage from Venice to Athens, a ‘cruise’. And his choice of words really is the best way to describe the Star [...]
Day of the Knotweed
Originally published in The Landscaper magazine, November 2012 COVER STORY Once desirable, it is now seen as aggressive, virulent and definitely not a plant to be trifled with – Japanese knotweed, that is. Ffion Llwyd- Jones weeds out the facts. Japanese knotweed, a native of eastern Asia, was welcomed to Britain’s shores as an ornamental ‘architectural’ [...]
Four Oaks Special
(See this article in its original form in the online The Landscaper magazine, September 2012 issue.) Four Oaks Special The rain held off for Tuesday and Wednesday, ensuring outside exhibitors an equal share of the trade visitors to the 2012 Four Oaks show on September 4th. and 5th. in Cheshire. While some exhibitors felt that [...]
Innovation in recruitment and retention strategies
Global HR experts will share unique approaches and best practices at IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) 2012 Conference. “IRC has geographic coverage that places it firmly in the top 10 global search firm groups,” says Sylvia MacArthur, president of the IRC Executive Board. “Seizing opportunities to share best practices with world-leading Human Resources (HR) [...]
The Joy of (solo) Contact
(Originally published in Solo Traveler Blog, September 2012) The simple approach, like so many others to come, is my first solo lesson of this tall ships voyage: even cruising solo, it’s all about the people you’re with. I am overwhelmed by the sheer ‘coupleness’ around me: the elegant pair already perched on bar stools, enjoying a [...]
IRC builds on strong forward direction and expansion in 2012
Austria-based new member firm adds to IRC Global Executive Search Partners’ diverse industry and global coverage June 2012 “Collective brain power and ideas will define IRC’s future growth and development,” says Sylvia MacArthur, president of the IRC Executive Board. “We’re an expanding global alliance of successful, entrepreneurial business leaders, which anticipates and responds to changes in [...]
Bermuda Import & Export: Case Study
Implement customized Blue Link Landed Cost applications as an integrated inventory tracking, invoice and management solution. Situation: Bermuda Import & Export (BIE) is an importer of produce, seafood, groceries, alcohol, dry and frozen goods, and some dairy and meat. The majority are perishable items. Challenge: Rapid information flow to and from Bermuda customs is essential [...]
The Welsh Charles Dickens…
“Better than ever!” was the verdict on the week-long Daniel Owen Festival, celebrating the life and work of the prominent author – often described as Wales’ answer to Charles Dickens. A highlight in Mold’s festival calendar, the event ended on October 22 after close to a thousand visitors enjoyed a week of activities based on [...]
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