Instead of being a useful exercise, Mark Murphy says performance review have becomes a dreaded and futile ritual – devoid of genuine evaluation or … Read more
Layoffs: Don’t forget those who are left behind
According to Carly Holm, it's retaining the trust of those left behind that's the biggest challenge for CHROs doing layoffs: Read more
Immersive experiences – the answer to reigniting collaboration?
If you want people to come together, you need to give them a reason, says Lisa McDowell. Giving staff an immersive experience helps, she argues, plus … Read more
Performance evaluations are a waste of time – here’s what to do instead
Employees hate having them; managers hate doing them - so why do so many companies still have performance reviews? Isn't there something better? Read more
Autonomy is a meta-skill – Here’s how to help staff achieve It
Particularly post-pandemic, it’s by being autonomous that helps give employees control and guarantees business success, says Jane Frankel: Read more
Assessing Whether Candidates Will Love (or Hate) Your Culture
To know if job applicants are right for your workplace, you must first understand your workplace. Read more
The Dangers of Hiring for Culture Add
You’ve likely aware of hiring for culture fit, choosing candidates with values and attitudes that fit with the organization’s current culture. Hiring … Read more
Case Study: Why having more skills (not working more hours) boosts productivity
When it comes to describing what employers are trying to get out of their staff, perhaps the phrase ‘trying to get a quart into a pint glass’ needs to be … Read more
Delegation: Why the simplest leadership skill is often the hardest to do
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
The Interview Question to Hire for an Entrepreneurial Culture
Business articles are replete with admonitions for companies to embrace a more entrepreneurial culture. Move faster, innovate more, and disband … Read more