A key theme of the pandemic has been saving jobs, and the government‘s furlough scheme has allowed businesses to save potentially millions of positions across the UK. The unprecedented furlough situation has been a learning curve for both employees and employers alike – never before have employers had so many employees who are still employed, yet unable to undertake any kind of work […]
As I sit down to pen this article, we are entering the traditional UK summer months. Usually, this would be a time for many leaders to reflect and renew as they gear up to end 2020 in a strong position. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented other priorities – so let’s press pause and reset. Let me explain. 2020 was […]
Connecting virtually, whether that’s friends, family or work life has been growing in popularity in recent years. But no-one could have predicted just how meaningful virtual interactions have become to us since the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has forced many of us to adapt the way we live and how we will change going forwards – virtual communications are going to play a significant […]
Spain, New Zealand, and Thailand are beginning to relax lockdown. In Canada, provinces are preparing for some businesses to reopen. But that doesn’t mean we should expect pre-pandemic levels of business any time soon. The surge in unemployment means consumer demand will be reduced for some time. B2B demand is also down as businesses […]
Work-Life Balance – it‘s become something of a buzz phrase, but what are the facts and myths that surround this topic? Misconceptions around work-life balance can develop false expectations. These can encourage leaders to set unachievable standards for themselves and their teams, which can result in feelings of disappointment and low morale when they are not realised. Individuals can chase the […]
Also known as a performance appraisal, performance reviews are a formal assessment that provides an opportunity for managers to evaluate their employees. This includes their work performance, identify strengths and development areas, offer feedback and set goals for future performance. But recently, this type of appraisal has received negative feedback, with publications from The Economist to Forbes calling these meetings ‘pointless and insulting’, pouring doubt on their relevance in today’s workplace. In light of this, is it possible to make the performance review a […]
Are you truly dedicated to constantly learning? It will help future proof your career! Have you heard of the five-hour rule? It’s a system utilised by many well-known leaders to enhance their learning. From Mark Zuckerberg to Bill Gates, the world’s smartest – and arguably busiest – people find one hour a day each working week and set it aside for deliberate learning: Bill Gates reads 50 books per year Mark Zuckerberg reads at least one book every […]
All organisations are made up of talented individuals with a variety of different skills. From IT wizards to super talented creatives, scientific genius’ to standout salespeople; everyone comes with their speciality skillset. Unfortunately, even the smartest individuals with advanced skills and great achievements can find their career coming to an abrupt halt for no apparent reason. So, what could be the reason for hitting a metaphorical wall in your career aspirations? One factor could be due to the way your brain functions: the […]
