Careers of the future: why technology won’t take your job
The idea of having robots working side by side with us is not new. There are thousands of science fiction movies and TV shows depicting what the careers of the future will look like with robot coworkers. And, even if they are not the humanoid figures we are used to seeing at the cinema, automation […]
Agile in HR: Transform your Human Resources Practices
Agile is a well-known practice nowadays, but it is still very much perceived as being restricted to the IT sector. However, like in other sectors, Agile in HR can be very beneficial to productivity. What is Agile? The Agile approach was brought upon as a new way to develop software, but it can be applied […]
Test: are you the best leader you can be?
Not all are created equal, but the best leaders share skills and behaviours that help them manage teams and even whole companies! Maybe you are already on the path to success, or maybe you still need to improve a thing or two. Lucky for you, we prepared an exclusive test that can help you find […]
Six good leadership skills to develop right now
Leaders need to know more than how to do their job. They need a few important soft skills. Soft skills are what allow you to fit in at work. Personality, attitude, adaptability, drive, and etiquette are among them. Hard skills (also known as technical abilities) are directly applicable to the job you seek, while soft […]
The Law of Diminishing Returns – Why You Should Look for Business Help Sooner Rather than Later
The law of diminishing returns is an economic concept: despite increasing effort/input, productivity/output at some point stops increasing at the same rate. So how does this apply to you – an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader? This is a story that likely resonates with many of you.
What Is Your Leadership Style and Is It Holding You Back?
I strongly believe that honest relationships and ethical foundations are at the core of business success. Being positive and promoting openness in an organization will propel you towards meeting your goals. Many believe that leadership is something you are born with; I believe in a growth mindset – that is, you can learn to be the best leader you possibly can be.
Are You Retaining Your Top Performers?
All organizations on some level understand that employees are their most valuable resource, though they may not always act accordingly. In a small business, the importance of hiring and retaining the right people is even greater. As a business owner, you may be an expert in your own area, but when growing a business, you can’t be a jack of all trades. You need to fire yourself from all those odd jobs you are trying to do and focus on the things only you can achieve – driving the purpose and direction of your business. That means that you need to be very careful as to whom you hire, what you offer your employees to entice them to stay, and how you develop their skills and capabilities so that they can grow alongside you and your organization.
Are You Leading Well in Uncertain Times?
We’ve all had to make adjustments during these mid-pandemic times; here are some tips of how to lead in the midst of uncertainty.