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Time for a reset on managing teams – Part 2
In the second part of an article on teamwork, Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook look at HR and L&D’s role in ensuring managers are ready for these new ways of working In the first part of this two-part article we considered today’s changed team environment: in a typical hybrid work environment, functional teams are no longer the single norm. Virtual working is commonplace, and cross functional project or task force teams with diverse members from different countries and cultures are…
Time for a reset on managing teams
In the first of a two-part article on teamwork Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s environment Working in teams today presents substantial challenges, but also big opportunities. People professionals can do much to strengthen how teams can face the changing world with confidence. There is a need to change the emphasis of approach to developing and sustaining high-performance teams in today’s environment, which is undergoing significant change. Modern teams are increasingly operating across the…
The power of reciprocal mentoring
Emily Cosgrove and Sara Hope on deepening trust and belonging through reverse mentoring Editor’s note: This article was first published by TJ in December 2021 To do our best work, we all need to feel included and valued. And to retain and grow our talent, this is just as true. If we don’t feel included and valued, why would we stay? Turning up to work in an environment where our colleagues are interested in who we are, the real person that…
Moving workplace celebrations from tipsy to temperate
As Alcohol Awareness Week draws to a close, TJ’s regular contributor Luke Smith weighs up the pros and cons of alcohol at work events As a business leader, you hold significant responsibility for shaping the culture within your organisation. Your approach to planning work functions can have an impact here. One element that has long been ingrained in the social fabric of work functions is the presence of alcohol. Whether it’s a holiday party, a team-building event, or a client…
The rise of the Skills-Based Organisation
Conor Gilligan on unlocking success in the age of skills-based organisations As the job market grapples with a major shortage of skills and workers, Britain’s near record low unemployment poses a deep problem, as reported by the Financial Times. Surprisingly, compared to G7 peers, the UK spends just half the EU average per employee on training. To address this challenge, proposals have emerged for developing higher-level technical skills qualifications and providing financial incentives for ongoing learning beyond the age of…
Balancing heart and head
Emotional hijacking is when our emotional brain overcomes our thinking brain. Here Jules MacMillan explores the why, what, where, and how to deal with it Emotional hijacking. We all experience it. That feeling when our emotions get the better of us. When we are frustrated, angry, overwhelmed or stressed and can’t seem to think straight or articulate ourselves well. Not only does it inhibit our ability to communicate clearly, if left unchecked, it can cause us to act out of…
Generative AI and the future of L&D
Generative AI is now a business imperative, so how should leaders be using it to improve their talent strategies? Rachel Roumeliotis suggests three approaches Generative AI is growing rapidly, and with it, companies in a wide range of industries are increasingly seeing the business value AI brings and are adopting it into their flow of work. According to a survey by Modern Hire, three out of four organisations updated their AI-based talent acquisition software in 2022 and 70% plan to…
Making the most of your over 50s talent
Steve Butler offers advice on how to get the best out of your 50-something people The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to many people over 50 leaving the workforce, prompting the government to encourage their return. However, data from the Labour Force survey indicates a reversal of this trend, with an increase in those aged 50 to 64 re-joining the workforce. Financial pressures resulting from the cost-of-living crisis are thought likely to be motivating their return. This means these older workers…
3 pitfalls to avoid during recession
It’s easy to make rash decisions as the economy starts to slump, Giora Morein urges organisations make measured choices when faced with difficult economic conditions As a recession looms large on the global radar, markets are jittery, employees are anxious, and forecasts for 2023 are on the gloomy side as tech layoffs have begun. Market leading companies like Meta and Salesforce have already announced workforce reductions and are likely early indicators of more to come. On the chopping board are…
Fighting the war on cyber crime
The corporate battle against cybercrime is raging every day, don’t be a casualty, follow Joseph Carson’s tips and keep your systems safe War, in all its forms, has had a significant impact on society throughout history, with battles won and lost shaping the course of events for future generations. But while most wars have been fought on the physical battlefield, a new kind of fight has emerged and everyone is involved. Over the past few years, the Internet has become…
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