It’s said that a leader’s true colours are revealed when they lead in difficult times. In today’s climate of increased competition, fluctuating market demand and huge internal and external pressures, maintaining focus can be incredibly challenging. Moreover, it can be incredibly confronting to lead a group of people through uncertainty, fear and reach business goals…
Of the hundreds of books written on leadership, there are few that tout the benefits of a modest leadership style to a business. In his book ‘How to be Great’, James Adonis showcases some of the greatest leaders from history and unpicks what made them great. His feature on one of America’s most significant Presidents,…
Many businesses are using different types of strategies to increase employee engagement and retention. These often involve opportunities like stretch assignments which provide increased visibility and profile within the company. Reward and recognition programs are another strategy employers use to motivate and retain their best and brightest. However, an article published in the Harvard Business…
What is a recognition culture and how might it benefit your business? Developing a company culture where employees feel recognised can have an enormous impact on their engagement. In fact, research shows that organisations that regularly give thanks to their employees often outperform those that don’t. However, the majority of recognition programs (87% in fact)…
Want to improve your interview technique? Being interviewed for a job is often not an enjoyable exercise but there are certain things you can do to increase your effectiveness in an interview situation and likelihood of securing the role. Do your research The types of channels available to jobseekers means that just doing a cursory…
Quite often the focus of a business is internal – ‘how we do things around here’. It’s challenging finding the time to understand how innovation is affecting your industry and how you might leverage this to help your business achieve its goals. Many organisations have reported significant business benefits from moving to an agile framework….
Remember back when an employee’s ability to do their job effectively was the main indicator of success? Not so now. Employers are increasingly looking at hiring candidates with both high IQ and high emotional intelligence (EQ). The reason? If you don’t have high emotional intelligence, you are less likely to grow, say the experts. Additionally,…
The first few weeks of an employee’s appointment can have a lasting impact on how they perceive the business. In fact, a study by Wynhurst Group found that employees that went through a structured induction program were 58% more likely to stay with a company in three years’ time. Additionally, HHR states that structured induction…
Knowing the right interview questions to ask a candidate can be tricky. Interviewing a candidate for the first time can be compared to dating someone for the first time. It’s a time when everyone is trying to put their best foot forward. But what most employers want to know is if a candidate is the…
Personal branding is the ongoing process of establishing an image or impression in the mind of others about an individual. Refreshing your personal brand is often a topic that people consider when there is a significant event occurring in their professional life: perhaps they are considering changing job or career. Often the start of the…
