In the corporate world, company culture defines nearly everything. Throughout the last decade, the success and failure of companies were often indicative of their internal culture. The signs were there long before closure that things weren’t right. Take WeWork, for example. Externally, the company seemed to be plying workers with all the trappings of a… Continue reading 5 warning signs of a dangerously broken company culture
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Pressure mounts As final countdown to Brexit begins
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
5 Tactics not to use when managing remote teams
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard about leaders who have put their people first, radically upped the agility of their companies and made bold decisions that benefit staff. Recently, historic British brand Dr. Martens confirmed that, after seeing an upturn in business since COVID-19 hit, the company would repay all money granted by the UK… Continue reading 5 Tactics not to use when managing remote teams
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’
Signs You’re Encouraging A Toxic Remote Culture
Organisations such as Twitter, PwC and RBS have all informed their staff that they can either work from home for as long as they wish or that they will not need to even think about returning until next year. Due to this, it looks like remote working will be the way of life for many… Continue reading Signs You’re Encouraging A Toxic Remote Culture
Is Online Coaching the Future?
A growing trend Climate change and time pressures are forcing many of us to re-think the journeys that we make – are they necessary or is there a better way? According to the 2019 Executive Coaching Survey, virtual coaching now accounts for 1/3 of all coaching services, a figure that has been growing steadily over… Continue reading Is Online Coaching the Future?
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!