Martin Reed, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Martin Reed

Reed has been at the helm of psychometric testing company Thomas International since 2007, after being appointed as chairman two years earlier. As well as penning this regular column for Elite Business he is also a founding member of the Bucks Business First and a fellow of the Institute of Directors.

The evolution of HR

Martin Reed

Dec 3 '13

In his final column for Elite Business, Martin Reed explores how the employer-employee relationship has changed over the last three decades

New beginnings

Martin Reed

Nov 5 '13

The arrival of a fresh recruit is a daunting prospect for both the individual concerned and the team they are joining. The integration process should therefore take the needs of all parties into account, says Martin Reed

Welcome back

Martin Reed

Oct 4 '13

Female employees often have trouble reintegrating into the workforce after maternity leave, so the onus is on an employer to make the process as comfortable as possible for all involved

The bigger picture

Martin Reed

Sep 4 '13

With a degree now a less affordable option for many, employers should look beyond academic qualifications when recruiting, suggests Martin Reed

Driving force

Martin Reed

Jul 31 '13

Finding out what motivates your workforce is crucial in times of economic austerity, suggests Martin Reed

Welcome break

Martin Reed

Jul 3 '13

An employee holiday shouldn’t mean reaching for the panic button, especially if an action plan has been prepared in advance

States of change

Martin Reed

Jun 4 '13

A recent survey showed when businesses try to implement company-wide adjustments, more than a third of them fail. But, says Martin Reed, there is a way to make change a success

Broader horizons

Martin Reed

May 3 '13

International development brings myriad opportunities for small businesses, but it brings its fair share of challenges too

Can’t get no satisfaction

Martin Reed

Apr 4 '13

Just a quarter of businesses have a strategy for improving customer service. But mega customer experience should be at the heart of every business, says Martin Reed

Leaders of tomorrow

Martin Reed

Mar 5 '13

With growth at the top of the agenda for small businesses, figuring out who will lead the company into the bright, new world is a rather tall task

Motivation matters

Martin Reed

Feb 4 '13

It’s no surprise that employees can be feeling a little deflated at the beginning of the year. But they can be easily re-engaged, says Martin Reed

New year, new start?

Martin Reed

Jan 4 '13

While you may be planning that 2013 is the year you’ll network more/exceed your sales targets/expand into new markets, how many of your employees are resolving ‘This year I will find a new job’, asks Martin Reed