Career moves are more common than you might think. A quick search on Google shows that the average employee changes roles every 2-3 years. Sometimes, you’ll make a career move to take advantage of better opportunities or a more progressive company culture. Other times, your career moves will be strategic and move you toward your …
Unconscious bias is still a pervasive issue in the modern workplace. Today, many hiring managers are prioritising/prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their hiring strategies. However, they’re still struggling to reach their goals due to the prevalence of hidden bias in the recruitment process. In 2022, 57% of business leaders said diversity hiring was a …
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Your employees are your most valuable asset. They’re the key to growing your business and maintaining and improving profitability. Today’s companies need access to talented, engaged, and dedicated individuals to succeed. Unfortunately, accessing and retaining talent is becoming increasingly difficult. Skill shortages in every industry and changing employee preferences and priorities present significant challenges to …
How employers evaluate candidates and examine their proficiency for a role has changed significantly in recent years. Not only are companies embracing new technologies, conducting video assessments and online interviews, but they’re also exploring new strategies. After all, according to one study, traditional interviews are prone to human error, making it difficult for hiring managers …
Knowing how to run an effective and productive meeting is crucial in any business. After all, meetings are essential to keeping your employees aligned, engaged, and motivated. They’re also vital to planning projects and preserving your company’s momentum. Unfortunately, hosting valuable meetings isn’t always easy. Teams can get distracted, conversations stray off-topic, and productivity dwindles. …
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Despite an uncertain economy, employees are happy to abandon their roles if it means embracing a better work experience. According to a Gallop workplace survey presented in mid-2023 over 96% of workers are looking for a new job. In the UK the CIPD confirmed that over 6.5 million workers plan to leave their current roles …
Bullying is something no-one should have to deal with. While we often associate bullying with childhood, the reality is that bullies can follow people throughout their entire lives, impacting the performance, and culture of their workplaces. While conflicts in the workplace are natural, there’s a difference between misunderstandings and clashes among teams, and consistent abuse. …
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We all feel a little overwhelmed at times. Life, work, relationships, and countless other factors can make even the most organised person feel as though they’re drowning in their to-do list. Unfortunately, overwhelm is particularly common in the workplace, and in recent years, factors like the pandemic, changing work styles, and higher employer expectations are …
Stress and anxiety in the workplace are more common than you might think. Every workplace has challenges that can impact our mental health, from tight deadlines to internal conflicts. These issues can be extremely difficult to handle for employees already suffering from anxiety. 1 in 6.8 people now experience mental health problems in the workplace, …
An agile and adaptable workforce is a resilient workforce. Agile teams are equipped to deal with any challenge they might face. They proactively solve problems, collaborate with other employees, and take risks to succeed. An agile culture can even prepare employees to become better leaders. Furthermore, several studies confirm that agile workplaces are more productive, …
Diversity has become a crucial component of a successful hiring strategy for companies. Not only does a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace attract a wider range of talented professionals, but it can also deliver many other benefits, from improved creativity to new perspectives on problem-solving and enhanced results. When most people think of diversity in …
Losing top talent is never what a leader wants. However it does happen! Listed in this short blog are the top five reasons why top salespeople leave their current company. Lack of Career Growth and Development Opportunities: Top salespeople are ambitious and driven individuals who seek continuous growth and challenges in their careers. If they …
