Ever thought about kicking back and watching some movies to brush up on HR subjects? Here are Lisa’s top 3 recommendations if you are hiding from the heat wave…
She-Devil, 1989
A brilliant Roseanne Barr takes revenge on her husband after he leaves her and the children for the glamorous Meryl Streep, a romance novelist. After founding a recruitment agency to empower overlooked women into strong, working women they become to play a crucial and devilish part in her vengeance plan…
Up in the Air, 2009
This film is a great example of the importance of communication when it comes to the more unpleasant aspects of HR. George Clooney travels across the US to lay off people on behalf of their employers. Maybe not a dream job, but with great empathy he understands how to navigate such fragile situations. In due course of cost-saving measurements he is forced to conduct the firing process via video-call and it doesn’t go down well…
The Intern, 2015
A must see for anyone interested in diversity in the work environment. Robert de Niro, retired and bored with the new chapter of his life, joins a hip Brooklyn e-commerce start up, run by Anne Hathaway, as an intern. Initially overwhelmed with the new way of working, his charm and old-school working ethics make him irreplaceable. A win-win situation for both generations…
Notes from DRAW · 15.08.2022
To continue our journey to improve equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) we recently partnered with Jacqui Barrett at Wider Thinking and the DRAW team all completed the Wider Thinking learning plan. Wider Thinking can help businesses improve and grow by embedding social responsibility into the…
Next week our consultant Lisa will be in New York, meeting with clients and candidates alike. Ahead of her trip, we are shining a spotlight on New York. This vast city has so much to offer and endless options for places to stay and eat. While this does come at a price, it is well worth the trip.…
Increased sustainability and a reduction in carbon emissions are urgent concerns across the art industry – for both collectors and professionals. An authentic, embedded commitment to improvement is more than the right thing to do for the planet, it is good business sense, and the recruitment…
This week for our ongoing Working in the Arts profile, we talk to Sarah Walfisz who is Manager of Partnerships and Client Relations at ArtFinder. So, where do you work? I recently joined the team at Artfinder, after joining Art Republic 3 years ago as a Sales Coordinator. The two companies…
