A lot of businesses put their transformation plans on hold due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. Recruiters were unsure how the job market would look as we returned to normality. Then the private sector IR35 reforms came in April 2021, and we patiently waited to see how things panned out. We first thought that… Continue reading The Unexpected War for Talent
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LGBT+ policies can boost company performance
According to the latest research from the Aalto University School of Business and the University of Vaasa, companies that take their corporate responsibility to LGBT+ policies seriously yield better performance. The research, which was conducted by Jukka Sihvonen, Assistant Professor at Aalto University School of Business along with the University of Vaasa team, looked to… Continue reading LGBT+ policies can boost company performance
5 Tips to Reduce Screen Time While You’re WFH
Pre-quarantine, you likely thought that you spent almost all of your workday at the computer. But little did you know that you could spend so much more. Between commutes, formal meetings, drive-by chats, watercooler talks, coffee breaks, and lunches, you had many opportunities throughout your day where your eyes would have a break from your… Continue reading 5 Tips to Reduce Screen Time While You’re WFH
NEW WATCHDOG TO MERGE THREE BODIES INTO ONE TO PROTECT UK WORKERS
The government has announced it is launching a new watchdog to protect the rights of UK workers – the long-vaunted Single Enforcement Body. The new workers’ watchdog will take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing the minimum wage and protecting agency workers. The move will see the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Employment… Continue reading NEW WATCHDOG TO MERGE THREE BODIES INTO ONE TO PROTECT UK WORKERS
Should it be illegal to contact staff out of work hours?
The number of hours employees have been working has spiked throughout the pandemic, with several studies indicating that remote working has encouraged more overtime. In fact, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) previously found that people working from home during the pandemic were putting in an average of six hours of unpaid overtime a week.… Continue reading Should it be illegal to contact staff out of work hours?
7 Tips for Coaching Employees to Improve Performance
DSA Executive offer bespoke online and face-to-face coaching. To find out more, visit our website or contact us at: coaching@dsaexecutive.com Managers and leaders are critical to the success of a business, and so are effective coaching skills. Consistent coaching helps with employee onboarding and retention, performance improvement, skill improvement, and knowledge transfer. On top of these benefits, coaching… Continue reading 7 Tips for Coaching Employees to Improve Performance
Executive Coaching Can Help Managers Build More Collaborative Teams
The Covid-19 pandemic imposed unexpected challenges on organisations large and small. The virus has not only reshaped the way professionals do their individual work, but it has also changed the fundamental characteristics of collaborative teamwork and effective leadership. The net result is that many leaders continue to struggle with learning what the “new normal” really… Continue reading Executive Coaching Can Help Managers Build More Collaborative Teams
How to Follow Up With Someone Who’s Not Getting Back to You
We’ve all been there. You email someone asking for a conversation, information, input, or an introduction, and you get no response. Whether you are reaching out to a co-worker, a client, a recruiter, a classmate, or even an old friend, not everyone will get back to you on your timeline — if at all. As… Continue reading How to Follow Up With Someone Who’s Not Getting Back to You
Three-fifths to change careers due to COVID
As a result of the coronavirus crisis, it seems that many workers are keen to make changes to their careers. In fact, three-fifths of UK workers (60%) are open to switching careers, which is an increase of seven percentage points since July 2020 (53%). Following research conducted as part of Aviva’s latest How We Live report,… Continue reading Three-fifths to change careers due to COVID
Could CEOs be automated in the future?
Over the course of the past few weeks, executive pay has been thrown into the spotlight. One in particular concerns Denise Coates CBE, the boss of gambling giant Bet365 Group, who was recently awarded one of the biggest pay packets in corporate history. It is believed that she took home a salary of £421million in… Continue reading Could CEOs be automated in the future?