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Building Personal Resilience at Work
In the workplace as in life more widely, experiencing hurdles and difficulties are inevitable. Challenges can come in many forms, from organisational change to high–stakes projects or missions. Most obviously in current times, the global health crisis has introduced professional challenges and personal hardships for people in different ways and to varying degrees, along with the challenge of adapting to a remote mode of work faced by many. However, to achieve our career aspirations and ensure that adversity does not stop or derail us, it […]
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How Technology Can Improve Onboarding
While onboarding occurs right at the beginning of the employee journey, it has long-lasting effects, setting the foundation for the relationship between the company and the employee. Moreover, research suggests that 20% of turnover happens in the first 45 days, rendering the start of work a vital period in retaining employees. Indeed, the onboarding process is a crucially important stage in developing employees, designed to integrate new recruits into the working environment and culture and provide them with the […]
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Skills for Effective Virtual Leadership
Managing remote teams inevitably introduces a different set of challenges for leaders, and given that many companies intend to continue with virtual work for the foreseeable future, it is important that remote leaders are confident in effective techniques for managing distributed teams, so they can motivate them and maximise their potential. To start, while strong communication skills are a vital component of effective leadership in all settings, the […]
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Improving Communication in Conflict-Averse Teams
According to the CPP Global Human Capital Report, more than half of employees (57%) have experienced negative feelings following a conflict, including demotivation, anger, or frustration. Given the undesirable consequences that conflictual encounters can have in personal or professional settings, it is not surprising that many people can be inclined to avoid conflict. However, this is not necessarily a good thing for employees or organisations. When conflict is handled correctly and expressed in a healthy and constructive way, […]
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Maintaining Company Culture in Virtual Teams
Even in the best of conditions, achieving a strong and healthy corporate culture is challenging. However, it is important that organisations understand, and are capable of influencing, their culture, as it affects many factors which contribute to business growth and success, including staff retention; company branding and reputation; and organisational strategy. Moreover, the culture is […]
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The Advantages of Gamification in Recruitment
Over recent years gamification has grown in the recruitment field, being attractive due to its potential to improve candidate engagement, enhance hiring decisions and quicken the recruitment process. Its rise in the recruitment space has come about through the influences of different fields, including behavioural science, neuroscience, and gaming. According to HR Technologist, “gamification uses […]
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The Advantages of Reverse Mentoring
Numerous studies have proven the success of mentoring, showing how it brings value to mentors, mentees, and organisations. However, reverse mentoring, a newer twist on the concept, could help businesses overcome leading challenges like digitalisation and attrition. Unlike conventional mentoring, in reverse mentoring the younger less experienced employee is the one in the leadership position […]
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Important Leadership Skills for the Future
According to research, just 18% of multinational companies report they have the leadership pipeline required to confront future challenges. This should come as a stark warning; if companies are to overcome the disruptions ahead and achieve growth, they must prepare current and future leaders with relevant skills. In the current world of work, which many […]
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How To Manage Employee Technostress
In today´s digital economy, businesses are racing to digitalise as quickly as possible. As they transform, the workforce is expected to learn and keep pace. However, some employees can experience difficulties adapting to technological change. For instance, they may not understand how to work a new software, or they could end up over-working as they […]
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How to Improve Workplace Belonging
Belonging can be defined as “acceptance as a member or part.” It´s a basic human need which can affect our sense of identity, self-esteem, and mental and physical health. In the workplace, research has shown feeling a high sense of belonging leads to positive outcomes. Specifically, it was found to improve team performance by 56% […]
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How Businesses Manage in Severe Crisis
The global coronavirus pandemic has exposed businesses to severe stress on an entirely new scale, yet many continue to manage amid exceptionally challenging and uncertain circumstances. To increase organisational resilience and preparedness in future crises, it is advisable to unpick what helps businesses survive in adverse conditions. What behaviours, strategies and mindsets do those that […]
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How Extended Reality is Changing Healthcare
Extended reality (XR) technologies are growing, and causing huge transformations in medicine and patient care. By 2026, the value of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in the healthcare sector worldwide is forecasted to be worth $10.82 billion, representing a CAGR of 36.1% between 2019 and 2026. Innovation and the constantly expanding uses of […]