Strategies for Succeeding under Pressure Managing pressure effectively is an important element of success at work. Indeed, high-pressure situations can be sites of learning, growth and professional development, as we feel pressure when the outcome is important to us, such as a critical mission or a public speaking event. In “Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most,” Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry argue that pressure itself in fact has a [...]

Technology to Support Workplace Wellbeing and Mental Health Mental health and wellbeing constitute a major challenge for organisations across the globe. According to the World Health Organisation, depression and anxiety cost the worldwide economy US$ 1 trillion per year due to lost productivity.   In recent years, technology-enabled mental health solutions have been on the rise in society more widely, and research suggests that this trend has reached the workplace. According to an Accenture study, 83% of employees [...]

Building Personal Resilience To Succeed 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. [...]

How Technology Can Improve the Onboarding Process 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 [...]

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 [...]

Boosting 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Advantages of Installing a Reverse Mentoring Programme 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 [...]

Leadership Skills of 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 [...]