There is often a misconception that, during tough times, businesses need to focus on utilising and maintaining their existing talents and skillsets. However, the coronavirus pandemic has taught us that reskilling & upskilling employees can be a huge differentiator, especially in terms of a businesses’ ability to pivot and adapt, […]
Culture
Why cutting down zoom meetings improves productivity
Virtual meetings, just like in-person meetings, need to be managed so that everyone gets a say, issues are discussed in a way that generates decisions, and everyone leaves with a full understanding of what needs to be done next and who has responsibility for it. Every meeting should feel safe, […]
Does working from home keep targets safer from workplace bullying?
Workplaces must become smarter in developing and implementing systems and processes to address bullying in every environment. It is not just about systems of detection and reporting, but processes that prevent bullying including effective change management and ensuring employee role clarity. But if poorly implemented, it can result in increased […]
Should managers re-imagine or re-establish trust in the workplace?
Old school thinking that ‘trust must be earned’ means that humans are continually trying to either prove themselves or they are spending energy watching for mistakes to confirm a story that someone can or can’t be trusted, writes Mark LeBusque Trust. Have I got your attention? The ‘T’ word has […]
How to strengthen culture with a hybrid workforce
Individual learning pathways and continual development should not be an afterthought, something to slot in when there’s spare time. If it wasn’t before, it’s clear now that these are essential skills to build with your staff in order to remain at a competitive advantage or, in the face of great […]