Likeable leader Ellis Fox Blog

Are you a likeable leader and should you be?

The culture of leadership has changed significantly in recent years. While there are some leaders that still hold to traditional autocratic styles, and swear by them. Most prefer an alternate approach, engaging with their teams in a way that empowers and motivates. In general, studies […]

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Construction out Ellis Fox Blog

No break for Construction – and it’s not a bad thing.

There has been a fair bit of backlash from industry bodies on the government’s industrial strategy that was announced recently. Construction has been left out, and as far as the industry is concerned this is a glaring omission considering the emphasis that was placed on […]

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LinkedIn networking Ellis Fox Blog

How to leverage LinkedIn to progress your career in infrastructure

LinkedIn has always had the reputation as being the more serious of social media channels and indeed it is a highly effective platform for building both a professional network and personal brand. There’s huge value in this. It’s a way to discover new technologies, learn […]

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Leadership Ellis Fox Blog

Hiring leaders to help navigate challenges ahead

In the past week construction journals were filled with headlines on further contractions in construction output amidst continued materials inflation.  Everyone in the industry is feeling the pressure to do more with less. This is highlighted even more by the number of vacancies for senior […]

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Interview questions Ellis Fox Blog

4 Questions to ask in your next job interview

Gone are the days where a job interview was all about finding out what a candidate could bring to a company. In today’s competitive market and with the current shortage of skills in construction, the power has shifted to candidates. While they still need to […]

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Uncomplicate hiring Ellis Fox Blog

It’s complicated? – It shouldn’t be!

The modern day term “it’s complicated” often raises an eyebrow. What is the person not saying? Why is it complicated? And you may be wondering: What does complicated have to do with hiring top talent for utilities and construction? Many companies determine to get the […]

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Business agility Ellis Fox Blog

Getting off the back foot

You have to admit, as much as we all wanted 2020 to be the year of positive change, it has gotten off to a rather chaotic start. Even with the intention to implement positive change in the industry, it’s a little difficult to gain any […]

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