5 Myths of Executive Coaching

DSA provides a personal, bespoke coaching experience to suit your needs. Read more on our website at https://www.dsaexecutive.com/executive-business-coaching-mentoring/ or contact us directly at coaching@dsaexecutive.com Executive coaching – one-to-one development of C-Suite leaders as a business tool – is exploding in popularity. As of 2019, business coaching is a $15 billion industry with an annualized growth rate… Continue reading 5 Myths of Executive Coaching

Habits UK staff want BANNED from workplace post-pandemic

After a long period of homeworking, new research from Instantprint has looked into the habits that UK employees want banned from the office post-coronavirus. Not washing your hands after visiting the toilet (43%), heading into work with a cough or cold (37%) and air kisses (33%) topped the list of habits that Brits want banned… Continue reading Habits UK staff want BANNED from workplace post-pandemic

3 Ways Psychometric Testing Can Help with Recruitment

­Psychometric testing uses a variety of tests, tools, and techniques to measure and assess a candidate’s suitability for a role or an organisation. Tests enable businesses to save time and money, identify the best candidates, and recruit people who have high potential. In this post, we look at three of the key ways in which… Continue reading 3 Ways Psychometric Testing Can Help with Recruitment

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