The four-day work week has been a topic of discussion amongst employees and employers for quite some time. But since alternative ways of working have become the norm and employers are more open to considering ‘unconventional’ working practices, the discussion around the four-day work week has gained momentum once again. But what is it all […]
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New data reveals that over a tenth of the workforce do not want to be identified when discussing their feelings towards inclusion in the workplace, sparking concerns for the psychological safety of employees at work. The report from Inpulse, the employee engagement experts, also shows that groups that wish to remain anonymous are less likely to […]
Like most successful employers, you may have recognised the value of employee engagement. It is absolutely fundamental for performance, productivity and workplace culture, and it helps to avoid a host of people-related issues like absenteeism and high staff turnover. Hay Group concluded that engaged employees bring in 43% more revenue than disengaged ones and in […]
It’s common knowledge - leaders make strategic decisions on a daily basis. Every single decision they make, whether big or small, determines the future of their team and how they perform, and of course, determines the future of the entire organisation. With such an important role and with so much at stake if unfavourable decisions […]
I’m certain your organisation is committed to improving performance and productivity. It’s one of the main concerns for businesses because it’s the key to success. But how can performance and productivity be achieved and maintained? Well, once again, it’s determined by your people. In this post we’ve listed 5 tips for building and leading high-performing […]
So many companies these days claim to be diverse, but sometimes after a little digging we find that diversity is in fact lacking. That’s because many professionals have a slightly distorted idea of what workplace diversity is and how to build diverse teams. If you’re wondering where your company stands when it comes to diversity, […]
Leaders should always be looking for new ways to engage their people; in fact the best leaders in the world test a range of engagement strategies regularly, until they find the approach that works best for them and their people. What’s always interesting is looking to the world’s most iconic leaders - the likes of […]
What if emotions were driving our decisions more than we thought they would at work? Emotional intelligence is one of the most fundamental skills of leaders - and we call it a skill, because while it can be a personality trait, one can also learn emotional intelligence. The skill is imperative as it helps leaders […]
In our last article we discussed how the pandemic has changed employee engagement, and what it’ll look like going forward. But of course, if the approach to employee engagement requires rethinking, so does leadership. And even if employee engagement is the last thing on your mind (which hopefully it isn’t), the new world of work, […]
