Leadership
Is goal setting really necessary?
Are you an expert in goal setting or do you prefer to freestyle? Thom Dennis explores the pros and cons of both Goals can guide how we behave and influence a number of factors from performance level to degrees of conflict to the success of leaders. If goal setting helps us to identify what we want to accomplish, create a plan of action, and monitor our progress towards a desired outcome, is there really a downside? Almost certainly a more…
Challenger banks leading the way in sustainability
Glenn Gillis looks at the role challenger banks have in the search for a greener world and the role gamification has in changing attitudes Concerns about climate change are influencing consumer choices more than ever, with nearly three-quarters of Britons anxious about global warming. As sustainability becomes a top priority for customers, 92% of them are more willing to trust a business that supports action on environmental issues. This is shaping trends in the financial sector; a recent report found…
TJ Newsflash: 8 August
This latest roundup of news for those in the talent, skills, learning and development field has been selected by TJ’s editor, Debbie Carter McKinsey survey reveals increase in use of AI Surveys by McKinsey and others have shown an increase in the use if AI in certain organisational functions over the past few years, but their latest research reveals that the use of Generative AI is already widespread and set to accelerate even more. Marketing and sales, product and/or service…
Intergenerational conversations boost LGBTQ+ rights
Anyi Hobson explores why generations working together improve the LGBTQ+ landscape There have undoubtedly been significant gains for LGBTQ+ people and causes over the years. Yet recent events indicate that there is a long way to go. The US Supreme Court has recently ruled against a Colorado State Law which requires businesses to treat same-sex couples equally on the grounds that it violates free speech. Meanwhile, Uganda’s recently passed anti-gay law (which comes with the potential of a death sentence),…
The impact of positive workplace culture
Luke Smith looks at boosting productivity and customer experience by focussing on organisational culture A strong workplace culture is key to the long-term success of your business. A recent survey by McKinsey even found that businesses with strong, positive cultures yield 60% higher returns than their peers. The same report also found that companies with a positive workplace culture are more adaptable. This is particularly important today, as fast-paced markets are changing rapidly in the face of a global economic…
Exploring people potential
This month Sue Stockdale looks at a common concern for many people – how to tackle difficult conversations with confidence One of the most frequent coaching topics that is discussed is how to handle difficult conversations. And whilst they might be tough, people should not shy away from tackling them in the workplace. One of the things that can make conversations seem difficult is the uncertainty around what might happen. People tend to second guess how another person might respond,…
How managers can support workers with mental health problems
Spotting the early signs of mental health issues in employees is vital to ensure recovery and business success. Here Carl Jones looks at the problem and offers advice on helping people recover Society has changed rapidly in the last 20 years. Workplaces that once commanded people’s attention from 9 to 5, five days a week are now a distant memory. The pressure of modern-day living has increased due in no small part by instant access to information via the internet…
Embracing discomfort in difficult work conversations
Bridging the gap in difficult conversations is tough. Here Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove offer ways to make it a little less painful Difficult conversations are a part of being human. This remains as true in work as it does outside. The challenges we all face as we navigate our way through life can be seriously tough. Whichever side of the conversation we may be standing, talking with another person (or people) involved in, for example, behavioural issues, redundancy, bereavement, or…
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…
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