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A new HR approach to growing businesses with Constance Aloe

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3 years ago

October 7, 2021

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Growing businesses need human resources – that’s the way companies can scale.

But Distinctive – People, Performance and Learning‘s Constance Aloe argues whether you’re a startup, SME or a Fortune 500, it is an area of the business that must be implemented in some capacity.

“After working in HR over the past 20 years, it is the area of a business that does get overlooked,” Aloe states. “I hear many C-level people say HR are is the ‘People Police’.

“People understand the importance of HR, but don’t want to make a long-term commitment to it.

“HR is too focused on risk and mitigation, and not aligned to business growth.”

Aloe breaks down how a business should be looked at externally.

“Any business can be seen as a series of inputs,” she says. “To generate a performance output – whether it be sales, market share or profitability.”

“The greatest way a business can improve that output is through their people.”

Employee retention is also something that businesses must think about, and Aloe believes by providing the right environment, they can keep their best talent.

“We’re hearing about ‘the great resignation’ coming through,” Aloe adds. “Companies are spending all that money to attract top talent.

“But the experience they have after entering the door is most crucial.

“If you get it wrong, it may cost you 50% of the person’s starting salary.”

Aloe outlines some of the smarter ways to have top talent within your business.

“You can have people in your business, without having a full-time headcount,” she continues. “You may be able to have them three days a week, and not paying them a full-time capacity.

“At Distinctive, we also offer HR support, which means companies don’t have to have that head count.

“Look at your budget, and skill set, and look if there is a smarter way of implementing it.”

For more information, head to Distinctive – People, Performance and Learning‘s website.

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‘May God bless you and guide you’: Biden’s farewell letter to Trump revealed

Biden’s farewell letter to Trump shows civility, wishing him well, highlighting a tradition that transcends political divides.

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3 days ago

January 23, 2025

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Former President Joe Biden’s farewell letter to President Trump shows civility, wishing him well, highlighting a tradition that transcends political divides.

This letter was made public by Fox News and showcases a rare moment of civility between these two polarising figures in American politics.

In the letter, Biden expresses his best wishes for Trump and his family as he departs from the presidency.

Biden’s note reads:
“Dear President Trump,

As I take leave of this sacred office, I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. The American people – and people around the world – look to this house for steadiness in the inevitable storms of history, and my prayer is that in the coming years will be a time of prosperity, peace, and grace for our nation.

May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.

Joe Biden 1-20-25.”

The letter concludes with a prayer for guidance and blessings for Trump, reflecting the sentiments often associated with presidential transitions.

This gesture may be viewed as a simple act of goodwill or simply as politics at play.

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Medmate sparks a future of accessible, tech-driven care

Published

5 days ago

January 21, 2025

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Technology innovation transforms healthcare accessibility

The Inspired CEO unpacks the latest trends in health and wellbeing that are transforming the business world. From the rise of global CEOs to the lifestyle of digital nomads, discover how innovative wellness practices are driving success and longevity in the modern business landscape.

Hosted by Kate Save, CEO of Be Fit Food.

In this episode, Kate is joined by Ganesh Naidoo, a medical leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years in healthcare. As the Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of Medmate, he has created a virtual care platform to make healthcare accessible to everyone, anytime.