When you break it down, the task of leadership is essentially the pursuit of the mastery of hundreds of different skills. But as we all know, plenty of … Read more
Want better leaders this year? Make sure they genuinely listen to staff
As every leader ought to know, the simple act of listening to employees is one of the most powerful engagement tools around. But while listening to … Read more
Are you ready for ‘love-based leadership’?
Every so often, you’ll hear people say they ‘love’ their job. (Although actually – this isn’t that common; research shows only 20% are ‘passionate’ about … Read more
Calling time on traditional talent management
In the world of HR, we’ve all become familiar with (and perhaps increasingly oblivious), to easy-to-grasp, catch-all terms. Take ‘talent management’ – a … Read more
Building an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees
Last month saw employers up and down the country observe the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a celebration of the positive … Read more
Corporate learning academies – the answer to closing skills gaps
If your company is facing a skills crisis, then one crumb of solace is that you are not alone. According to McKinsey & Company, 87% of companies either … Read more
How to help leaders avoid arguments with people who love to argue
In all organizations, there are just some people (and I bet you know a few of them), who love to argue – mostly because they delight in the ensuing chaos. … Read more
Leadership: It’s not about you
Every leader has a style. Whether they like to give direct orders or vague guidance; value competitiveness or collaboration; or heed feelings or logic, … Read more
We need to have new conversations about culture
Depending on your point of view, we’re either two and a half years into the Covid-19 pandemic or two and a half years out of it. What isn’t up for debate … Read more
How to start an effective mentorship program
As all HRDs will instinctively know, mentorship programs can be a great way to support professional development within your organization. By pairing … Read more
HRDs reveal how to prevent burnout in HR
You probably know it already: HR professionals are great at looking after other people’s health and wellbeing. But when it comes to looking after their … Read more
The biggest sign a company isn’t serious about developing leaders
I’m sure most of you will agree that the need for great leadership is even more acute in 2022 than it was in 2019. Whether it’s the impact of The Great … Read more
Why summer is a great time for leadership training
What with employee vacations and business slowing across numerous industries, it’s easy to see why many organizations eschew scheduling training sessions … Read more
Forget “hiring better” – what about “onboarding better”?
Put yourself – if you will – in the shoes of a person on their first day of a new job. Imagine they’re in their first ever team meeting. Things … Read more
Two warning signs that a company isn’t serious about employee engagement
Without fail, every company will say they care instinctively about employee engagement and that their people are their greatest assets. And yet despite all … Read more
Conversational intelligence – is this the future for AI in HR?
It probably goes without saying that two of the most important capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) is its ability to exactly reproduce a … Read more
The bigger picture behind The Great Resignation
We all know employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers. But what’s the story behind this story? New research has dug a bit deeper to see what’s … Read more
The surprising reasons employees are not exceeding expectations
Talk to most HR or talent management leaders, and you’ll soon find out they can tell you the percentage of employees that are meeting vs. exceeding … Read more
Getting Military Benefits Right
For many of us, yesterday’s Memorial Day well and truly marks the beginning of summer. But for most current and former service members and their families, … Read more
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of constructive tension at work
‘Emma’ was popular, powerful but somewhat intimidating if you got on the wrong side of her. Several team members, including her boss, Harry, told me that … Read more