Tag: management

9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond

It’s fair to say that 2020 rocked many organisations and business models, upending priorities and plans as business leaders scrambled to navigate a rapidly changing environment. For many organisations this included responding to the social justice movements, shifting to a full-time remote staff, determining how best to support employees’ wellbeing, managing a hybrid workforce, and… Continue reading 9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond

Most Managers Don’t Know How to Coach People. But They Can Learn.

Click here to enquire about our coaching services: coaching@dsaexecutive.com Are you successful at coaching your employees? Studies show that when many executives say “yes,” they’re ill-equipped to answer the question. Why? For one thing, managers tend to think they’re coaching when they’re actually just telling their employees what to do. According to Sir John Whitmore, a leading figure… Continue reading Most Managers Don’t Know How to Coach People. But They Can Learn.

Should businesses pay remote workers less in the future?

Half of the workforce is now remote, with many saving money on commuting and living costs – should that translate into diminished pay packets? The employee exodus Living and working in a city can be costly. Let’s take the capital, for example. Commuting from within London or from a satellite town costs circa £5,114 – 18%… Continue reading Should businesses pay remote workers less in the future?

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM PROCRASTINATION?

What would you get done if you only had until 10:30 a.m. to work today? Ask yourself this question and Do that first. If you think you only have a short time to complete your work, try “the 10:30 a.m. question” and the chances are you will approach it with a much keener and focussed… Continue reading ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM PROCRASTINATION?

KEY Culture Trends for 2021

Every New Year inevitably brings a great deal of change.  For 2021, this is particularly relevant for the workplace . Since 2020 sparked the biggest change to the world of work following the global pandemic, and now that a third lockdown is underway in England, it’s likely that many new trends and changes will emerge… Continue reading KEY Culture Trends for 2021

The argument for ditching the 8-hour work day for good

The dramatic shift to the way in which professionals work over the past 12 months is a testament to the agility and flexibility of the modern business world. Companies have overcome challenges presented by the pandemic, financial volatility and swiftly shifting customer habits. Some of these changes, such as the move to remote working, were… Continue reading The argument for ditching the 8-hour work day for good

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

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?