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
Candidates Lack Digital Skills, Says New Study
Robots, AI, and ChatGPT are becoming more prevalent in the workplace, but the constant hype that they will be replacing workers any time soon remains … 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
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
2023: An HRDs guide to what lies ahead
So here we have it. 2022 is officially drawing to a close. Another new year is just around the corner. But what will it actually bring? If there’s one … Read more
2022: A Year in Review
2022 – very shortly it will all be over. And what another huge one it’s been for HRDs. 2022 has been the year where an estimated 50 million Americans have … Read more
A citizen developer workforce could solve your tech talent gaps
Skills shortage, what skills shortage? It’s highly likely that your next software developer is already employed amongst your ranks. They might be your … Read more
Quiet please! Now there’s ‘quiet constraint’ to deal with
It’s been ‘quiet’ a year. Most of it has been dominated column inch after column inch devoted to 2022’s latest HR buzz-phrase – ‘quiet quitting’. This, as … 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