Given the dreadful state of the world at the moment, from geopolitical ructions to exposure to cybercrime, Harald Axelsen of EcoOnline explains how best to manage a crisis if your business finds itself at the heart of one.
| Published: 12 June 2022
A lack of effective listening between colleagues is one of the main causes of workplace conflicts, a problem that has been on the increase during the pandemic. Before we have even stepped into the room, we are likely to have our own agenda which disrupts our ability to truly listen and resolve issues. But what can be done about it to improve communication and resolve conflict, and why does it matter?
| Published: 12 January 2022
Conflict resolution at work is a process used by two or more parties in dispute to help them find a peaceful solution. A 2020 CIPD survey* found that 26% of employees found conflict a common occurrence at work so why does it happen and what are the solutions?
| Published: 10 August 2021
As an HR professional, wanting to do what you can to look after your organisation’s human capital, finding and holding the line between what you can do to help your people and what’s out of your hands can be very difficult – especially when you want to go above and beyond to support your workforce.
| Published: 19 February 2021
Where can AI play an effective part in a cyber defence strategy and where can it present challenges to the user? Oliver Paterson, Product Expert VIPRE Security Awareness Training and SafeSend, explains.
| Published: 8 February 2021
The upside is that, when the virus no longer exits, businesses can already be well-positioned for a fairly quick recovery. Maybe not v-shaped sans a vaccine, but quick relatively speaking due to the downturn having been so specific to one singular causing factor.
| Published: 9 September 2020
Events in Beirut this month have served as a reminder of the importance of being prepared to support an international workforce quickly, calmly and efficiently, should disaster strike. During a time of chaos, employees can look to their organisation for support, and being prepared for such events can make a significant difference to how they
| Published: 27 August 2020
When an organisation closes, as more and more unfortunately will do given the devastating economic impact of coronavirus, a well-devised transition strategy can provide employees with the opportunity to gain new skills and experience, prepare for a new chapter, and cement a legacy in which they can take pride.
| Published: 27 June 2020
An interview with Sandra Hannon, Global Head of Human Resources, Solve.Care who talks about the challenges of managing the workforce through the covid-19 crisis, her concerns for her employees, how to manage a staged return and what her organization has learnt from the pandemic.
| Published: 11 June 2020
For businesses such as retailers who are temporarily shutting up shop and expanding their online operations, there may be a need to re-skill workers to support with processing online orders or fulfilling deliveries. In some cases, employers may have the difficult task of choosing which workers to keep on and re-deploy, and who to furlough.
| Published: 11 May 2020
