Having the ability to process complex information and consistently come to the right decision by reason, calculation and logic is sadly a skill that few people have.
Article by 31 December 2019
Why is it important we keep learning? Whether we like it or not, we are learning every day: it might ... View Article
Article by 24 December 2019
Many years ago, someone told me that an interview panel make up their minds about candidates within 3 seconds of their walking into the room. Then everything that candidate says is filtered through the original Yes or No decision. Confirmation bias at work.
Article by 19 December 2019
You’re probably familiar with the term matrixed organisation. You may even work in one now. But do you understand why ... View Article
Article by 18 December 2019
Many workplace tensions that escalate and are not dealt with at an early stage result in the individuals involved feeling ... View Article
Article by 17 December 2019
Feeling your age? You’re not alone – the world’s population is steadily getting older. Last year, for the first time in history, people aged 65 and over outnumbered children under five years of age globally.[i] And as the population ages, so does the workforce: in the UK, there are now more than 10.5 million workers aged 50 and above, representing a third of the total workforce aged 16 and over.
Article by 12 December 2019
The traditional HR department is undergoing a transition – not only is the process of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new ... View Article
Article by 10 December 2019
Ever since HR adopted mediation 30 years' ago, there's been a sacred principle that it should always be a voluntary offer. If it’s not voluntary then somehow it’s a breach of employee rights.
Article by 5 December 2019
Corporate Savviness is an organizational characteristic that refers to the enterprising use of a collection of core organizational competencies, i.e., Key Savviness Aspects (KSAs) that are needed by dynamic businesses to attain/maintain/sustain formidable competitiveness. It is a proactive trait that buffers progressiveness against paralyzing hindrances from precarious situations and enables a desired pace to business excellence. This article provides a brief explanation of the 15 KSAs and subsequently depicts the Corporate Savviness Barometer (CSB), against which, an organization can be assessed, for appropriate corrective/preventive actions or, in case of being on target, indulge in a ‘moment to savor’ with renewed affirmation.
Article by 3 December 2019