Q&A with Portman Partners’ New Chairman, Dave Pye, on his new role. Dave has more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry and we wanted to hear his thoughts on leadership and the challenges facing the digital infrastructure sector.
An Interglobix Q&A with Portman Partners’ New Chairman, Dave Pye, on his new role. Dave has more than 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry and we wanted to hear his thoughts on leadership and the challenges facing the digital infrastructure sector.
Traditionally, the new year is a time for reflection and examination of what is working in our lives and what is not and, this includes work itself. It is a time when we ask ourselves if we are where we want to be in our careers, are we on track to meet our goals and aspirations or, is it time to make a move? No matter your answer, the new year is a good time to dust down your CV to ensure you are ready for a surprise call from a headhunter with an offer you can’t refuse!
At first glance, it would appear that the climate for investing in Asia is not favourable. Overseas funds are pulling out of six major Asian emerging equity markets at a pace unseen since the global financial crisis of 2008 – withdrawing US$19 billion from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand so far this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
The impostor syndrome (it’s actually not a syndrome, it’s a phenomenon) has been receiving a bit of coverage in the media lately and particularly so on social media. Sadly we’re seeing a highly oversimplified view of what can be a debilitating and long-term experience; limiting careers, sapping motivation, suppressing potential.