Companies needs more 'idealists' says Mark Murphy. Now is the perfect time for HR professionals to foster this leadership trait. Read more
Taking executive teams from passive-aggressiveness to accountability
A few simple steps can stamp out passive aggressive behavior in teams, and create better accountability instead, says Mark Murphy: Read more
Companies Value Potential in Employees — Not in Candidates
Talent management aims to identify and cultivate high-potential performers. Recruiting, however, deprioritizes potential. Why is that? Read more
Have you got a coaching mindset? Take this test to find out
In HR the words ‘coaching’ and ‘managing’ are often (and wrongly) used interchangeably. Yet the fact is, there are some very big differences between these … 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
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