Experience tells us that a large proportion of staff performance issues can be traced back to the quality of the recruitment and selection process.

• 6 out of 10 enterprises have no recruitment plan
• only 28% of those with a plan linked their plan to organisational strategy
• practices have changed very little in the last decade, despite changes in the labour market and the emergence or new recruitment channels such as online social networks 
• recruitment is too often seen as a 'distress purchase' - made in a rush to solve a short-term crisis, not as a strategic investment in the overall future of the business
• the average cost of hiring is over $15,000

You know we all have 24, so how do you make the best use of the time you have?  Here are our top 3 practical tips: 

1. Batch work  Do similar tasks at the same time. Making phone calls, writing emails and delegating work are all examples of work you can batch. You will gain effectiveness by keeping your mind in the 'zone' for that task and avoiding interruptions.