Four leadership rules for the ultimate away day
Leadership away days are most effective when leaders remove their armor through vulnerability, disrupt existing patterns, and create meaningful connections. Expert advice reveals how companies can transform these off-site events into opportunities for strategic thinking and team development in times of rapid change.
How immersive Corporate Social Responsibility can make the (working) world a happier place
Immersive corporate social responsibility programs can significantly boost employee happiness and workplace engagement. Personal Group’s seven-year partnership with the Memusi Foundation allows staff to travel to Kenya and build schools, creating tangible impact while strengthening team bonds and organizational commitment.
“Having a company priority focused so heavily on people and engagement is a great privilege”
Laura Lewis, newly promoted Director of HR (Europe) at Napp Pharmaceuticals, discusses her approach to fostering an inspiring workplace through employee engagement initiatives and positioning HR as a strategic business partner focused on people development.
Taking one for the team: why it’s time to ditch the dogma of individual rewards
Individual reward systems undermine teamwork and motivation in modern organizations. Research shows that rewarding individual performance contradicts workplace goals of team collaboration, while extrinsic rewards can actually diminish intrinsic motivation and creative work. Organizations need to shift reward structures to align incentives with collaborative success rather than personal achievement.
2017 trends, extreme talent acquisition and the struggle between HR & marketing
Discover key 2017 HR trends including extreme talent acquisition strategies, the evolving role of HR professionals beyond people management, and the emerging tension between HR and marketing departments over brand responsibility and organizational culture.
Return to work interviews: making them work better
Return to Work Interviews (RTWIs) significantly reduce absence rates when consistently completed, but many organizations struggle with implementation due to managers lacking training and confidence in discussing sensitive health issues with staff.
Why businesses need lessons in love: making your people feel appreciated
Employee recognition drives business success and personal fulfillment. Research shows that employees who feel genuinely appreciated are more innovative, loyal, and productive, with companies practicing effective recognition achieving significantly higher financial returns than those that don’t.
Leading from the front: how to focus a workforce during uncertain times
Senior managers can effectively lead during uncertain times by setting a clear agenda and leading by example, helping their workforce make sense of ambiguous situations and maintain productivity despite anxiety and reduced creativity.
Internal communications: what is the campaign approach, core metrics, segmentation and more
Learn what the campaign approach to internal communications means, including how to set measurable goals, segment audiences, and track core metrics like engagement and content consumption across channels to demonstrate impact on business objectives.
How can generosity help with managing a team?
Generosity in team management—through listening, appreciation, and support—boosts employee morale, creativity, and performance. Leaders who make time for their team members and model self-worth create engaged, well-functioning teams that perform at their best.
HR in retail: 5 trends HR leaders should watch out for in 2017
Retail HR leaders should prioritize employee retention and wellness in 2017, as companies like Walmart discover that investing in engaged workers boosts customer satisfaction and revenue. Employee development and wellbeing programs are no longer luxuries but essential strategies for competitive retail success.
Personality at work: are you from the dark side…?
Everyone has dark personality traits that emerge under stress, according to workplace psychology research. The Hogan Development Survey identifies 11 “derailers” like excitability and boldness that can undermine leadership when unchecked, though strong communication skills often mask these tendencies.
Employee engagement interview: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’s CEO, Nick Stace
Nick Stace, CEO of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, discusses how the organization achieved Great Place to Work status through a commitment to genuine employee engagement, creating a culture of inclusivity where staff ideas are funded and valued at all levels.
Donald Trump’s emotional intelligence – let’s take a look…
An analysis of Donald Trump’s emotional intelligence reveals a complex picture beyond simple assumptions of low EQ. While Trump demonstrates low empathy and emotional awareness, his high self-regard and confidence have enabled political success despite poor abilities to read people and situations accurately.
How Atlassian implemented a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Atlassian maintains a company-wide culture of innovation by hiring for specific values, allocating dedicated innovation time to all employees, and embedding continuous improvement practices within teams. The software company’s approach prioritizes giving people time to experiment and fail, supported by frameworks like their “team playbook” that help teams assess and enhance operational effectiveness.
Are you a punk or are you a Punk?
Discover the difference between lowercase punks and true Punks in business. Blaire Palmer explores whether modern organizations have room for authentic leaders who express their values and individuality rather than conforming to corporate expectations.
“Engagement is about what happens at the actionable step.”
Employee engagement should result in genuine improvements to processes and services, not just intention. Dr John Neil of Unipart emphasized that true engagement requires measurement at the actionable step, where real productivity and performance gains are delivered.
Breaking the mafia: what organisations can learn
Learn how an anti-mafia initiative in Sicily that challenged deeply entrenched cultural norms offers valuable lessons for organizations attempting cultural transformation and breaking through institutional resistance to change.
Coffee Break: Long hours, office trends and the stress of employee engagement
Discover curated HR insights on workplace trends, employee engagement strategies, and the future of work. This week’s reading covers why long hours harm productivity, how recognition drives retention, and emerging office design trends reshaping the workplace.
Beer and dogs will only get you so far: how Hootsuite is attracting and retaining millennial talent
Hootsuite goes beyond perks like beer and dogs to attract millennial talent, offering career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility initiatives. The company uses strategies like its “stretch programme” to retain high performers who seek growth and evolving roles.
