The future of work as we know it is changing. We operate in a world with a tsunami of data and automation, artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing and robotics. These tools have become increasingly available to organizations. With unprecedented change and continuous disruption ahead of us, organizations potentially risk losing their competitive edge in the…
We all like to think of ourselves as that great, cool boss who leads by example while charming the workforce at the same time. But it turns out that humility is a far more important quality in a leader than charisma. New research by Hogan Assessments has found that just by showing signs of humility, overly charismatic…
Hiring the best talent is critical to business success. After all, an organization is nothing without its people. But talent acquisition is not an easy job. It can be fraught with issues, including unconscious bias. Many companies may believe that their hiring practices are fair and free of bias. However, unconscious bias can scupper any…
A key facet of any successful company lies in the working environment. A company will ultimately be limited in its successes if employers find the workplace unpleasant, negative or stressful. Yet fostering and maintaining a positive work environment can be tricky, especially when finding a balance and not ending up being underproductive and unprofessional. Here…
In the past few years, the war for talent has become more and more competitive. Worldwide skills gaps and low unemployment rates mean businesses are fighting for a limited number of professionals and fishing in the same pools, causing the UK’s labor market to tighten. For businesses, this means really ramping up their efforts when…