As we move into the penultimate month before the UK officially takes back control of its borders following transition on 1st January, the pressures are mounting. In many ways, Coronavirus has masked the looming crisis that is now just around the corner, as businesses have struggled through 2020, coping with two national lockdowns and the… Continue reading Pressure mounts As final countdown to Brexit begins
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5 Ways to beat procrastination and boost your productivity
Procrastination is the silent productivity killer within the workplace. In fact, the situation has only grown more dire since a vast portion of employees now work from home That time spent gazing vacantly into space, or browsing the internet in the office has evolved since the household chores all workers have been putting off linger… Continue reading 5 Ways to beat procrastination and boost your productivity
Leadership and Coaching is set to become the ‘new normal’
It’s well accepted that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a paradigm shift when it comes to the world of work. Remote working which was previously seen as a perk for a few businesses has now become the norm – with employers now being tasked with having to effectively engage and motivate an isolated workforce. At… Continue reading Leadership and Coaching is set to become the ‘new normal’
The WORST UK Cities for Homeworking
London, Cardiff and Sheffield have been ranked three of the worst UK cities for working from home, new research has found. According to data from the online printing firm Instantprint, high monthly renting costs (£1,600), high living costs (£831) and an average property size of 65.6m₂ contributed to a low ranking for ‘the big smoke’.… Continue reading The WORST UK Cities for Homeworking
Assessing soft skills in a virtual interview
Cultural fit is generally one of the hardest criteria to measure in a new recruit since it goes beyond the measurable benchmarks of technical capabilities. Those appointing, therefore, rely heavily on face-to-face interviews to evaluate whether a candidate’s attitudinal traits and soft skills would fit the corporate culture As more organisations transition to virtual recruitment… Continue reading Assessing soft skills in a virtual interview
Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!
In the post-pandemic world, successful leaders will be those who can empower and truly unlock the potential of their teams. ‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership’ may be more widely distributed around our organisations than we generally consider. Leadership can come from any quarter – given the right conditions and circumstances. Secondly, unlocking their potential and encouraging people… Continue reading Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!
Five Ways To Enhance Board Oversight Of Culture
Oversight of culture is a growing issue in the boardroom. Here are ways boards can challenge and support management in realising the company culture’s value. Corporate culture is defined by the implicit, unwritten rules that create expectations for how people choose to behave. It is reflected by what people actually do every day, by what’s… Continue reading Five Ways To Enhance Board Oversight Of Culture
Active Listening: Hear What People Are Really Saying
Listening is one of the most important skills you can have. How well you listen has a major impact on your job effectiveness, and on the quality of your relationships with others. For instance: We listen to obtain information. We listen to understand. We listen for enjoyment. We listen to learn. Given all the listening… Continue reading Active Listening: Hear What People Are Really Saying
This hilarious list of ‘lockdown lingo’ is the ultimate glossary for describing the coronavirus crisis
Two months ago we never would have heard of ‘quarantinis’, ‘covidiots’ or ‘anti-social distancing’ – and there are even more phrases to describe this strange chunk of 2020… Lockdown hasn’t been easy for any of us – you could say it’s been a bit of a ‘coronacoaster‘. In typical British style, we’ve been styling out… Continue reading This hilarious list of ‘lockdown lingo’ is the ultimate glossary for describing the coronavirus crisis
How Remote Working is making us feel Anxious – and What to do About it
The feeling is one of anxiety. Anxiety not just because of the threat of COVID-19 and the additional stress compounding the pressure, but anxiety because we feel that to ‘switch off’ is to ‘cheat’. Despite being isolated from one another, unlike any other time in the history of working life, we are connected. Work… Continue reading How Remote Working is making us feel Anxious – and What to do About it