Take the heat out the “back to work” issue
by Andy Holt In the past few weeks the debate on ‘back to work’ (BTO), has heated up. Battle lines have been drawn and everyone is getting a little hot. Some big names are pushing for the return of employees, including Asda and Amazon. Barclays, Boots Santander, Santander and even Manchester United. Disgruntled employees are […]
Discover and use your superpowers
We would think that advising a senior manager to use their exceptional ability to exert pressure was a bit over the top. In the USA, they prefer to tell them to play to their strengths. Superpowers are not the ones associated with comic-book heroes, but rather enhanced abilities in areas such as empathy, creative thought, […]
How to teach leaders to speak confidently and with clarity
Poor communication costs businesses on average $12,506 annually per employee. This can be a crippling cost for small businesses. For larger organizations, it can have a similar impact on a large workforce. A growing number of businesses are investing in communication training for their executives as a strategy to improve operational efficiency and achieve long-term […]
Tom Blower: Leadership illusion and why humility “Trumps” charisma
We are all dazzled by charisma. But it is the humble leaders who put others first and prioritize their organisation that deliver lasting success. It’s not only a smart leadership decision to cultivate humility, but it is also better for business. We are all drawn to charismatic leaders, visionaries who have bold plans and a […]
You could lose talent if you don’t upgrade your paternity and maternity policies.
There’s no news about the difficulty of retaining and recruiting employees. The blame for the lack of loyalty among GenZs is not placed on but on the post Brexit skills shortage and the increasing demands from employees. Could your maternity or paternity policies be at fault? Employers do not support family life adequately According to […]
Women’s health: Government encouraged to increase workplace support
Workplace health professionals and employers are calling on the government to do much more to encourage companies to invest in women’s healthcare. In a letter addressed to Alison McGovern (Minister of Employment), 28 organisations, including the CIPD Society of Occupational Medicine and Society of Occupational Medicine have called for the government to take more action […]
One quarter of employees feel that their employers are ineffective at managing stress
According to a recent poll, more than a quarter (28%) of workers believe that their employer does not do enough to manage workplace stress. ACAS commissioned the survey of 1,052 respondents to coincide with Stress Awareness Month. The survey found that 37% of respondents felt their workplace is effective in managing stress, while 9% were […]
The next generation of talent: Strategies for the future
Gen-Z is a growing part of the workforce and organizations are realizing that managing this group differently from managing their millennial counterparts will be a good idea. This generation demands recognition of their individuality, and that personal goals are aligned with organizational goals. I have found that this is especially true in the sales function. […]
Redefining the role of middle management in modern organisations
Middle managers are under increased pressure to maintain workforce optimization. Middle managers are caught between upper management’s demands and the evolving needs of employees and their increasingly complex and personal expectations. It is difficult for them to maintain a balance between strategic goals and day-to-day activities. The rapidly changing business environment has made this balancing […]
Unified talent management improves workforce readiness
In today’s dynamic business environment, it is essential to have a total talent management strategy that integrates full-time staff, contingent workers and external partners into one approach. Unifying workforce management can improve the experience of workers, increase project efficiency and help organizations adapt to market changes. This requires systems and processes to provide uniform experiences […]