Lyndsey Simpson, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Lyndsey Simpson

Having grown HR firm The Curve Group into a multi-million pound business in six years, Simpson is the ideal fit for our people section. However, HR hasn’t always been her bag. She had many trials and tribulations dealing with recruitment in her previous role at Barclays. Simpson saw the light though and now works tirelessly in making sure that every client is left feeling ‘Curved’; think Tango’d but more professional.

How to win the war for talent

Lyndsey Simpson

Jul 3 '15

Lyndsey Simpson, co-owner of the Curve Group, offers her top tips on how SMEs can attract and retain the very top talent

Disruption is everything for startups

Lyndsey Simpson

Jun 5 '15

Being disruptive may have gotten you in trouble at school but in the business world it’s actually quite rewarding, says Lyndsey Simpson

Exercising caution when recruiting can prevent bad hires

Lyndsey Simpson

May 7 '15

The Curve Group’s Lyndsey Simpson talks us through how to avoid making a bad hires

Graduates are top of the class for talent

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Apr 7 '15

Hiring school and university leavers can have a really positive effect on your business, says Lyndsey Simpson

Restructuring personnel needn’t be a headache

Lyndsey Simpson

Mar 13 '15

Restructuring can be trying but this doesn’t mean change can’t be positive, says Lyndsey Simpson

The Power of Positive Thinking

Lyndsey Simpson

Feb 6 '15

It’s all too easy to fall into negative patterns of thought, which is never good for business. This month Lyndsey Simpson looks at ‘positive psychology’ and its implications in the workplace

It’s important to not take yourself seriously, says Lyndsey Simpson

Lyndsey Simpson

Jan 9 '15

Even as the boss, it’s important to show your human side. Laughter has all kinds of business benefits, says Lyndsey Simpson

Convert your followers into leaders

Lyndsey Simpson

Dec 2 '14

A good entrepreneur understands that employees need opportunities to grow and advance. This month Lyndsey Simpson looks at bringing out the leader in the best of your lot

Convert your employees into followers

Lyndsey Simpson

Nov 5 '14

All too often when you attract the best talent into your business, the work stops there. Much more needs to be done for employees to truly get on board with the company’s ethos, says Lyndsey Simpson

Getting ready for growth

Lyndsey Simpson

Oct 6 '14

Your business is going gangbusters. Though good for the bottom line, growth will have implications for your people strategy. The trick is managing it effectively

Effective inductions give new staff a smoother landing

Lyndsey Simpson

Sep 2 '14

Easing new staff into a start-up with a tailored induction programme can help ensure their long-term commitment to the company, says Lyndsey Simpson

A solid change management system is essential to startup growth

Lyndsey Simpson

Aug 5 '14

Change is an inevitable part of business growth but its success depends on the support of all stakeholders, says Lyndsey Simpson, co-founder of The Curve Group