Leadership

How Not To Lose Out In The Tech Talent War

April 14, 2022

And it is the tech giants - the pioneers of ‘playpen’ office environments and creative interiors – that are struggling to keep pace. New research by NearForm has found that a staggering 81% of tech professionals working for enterprise companies (500+ employees) think their employers will have a problem finding and retaining talent, compared to […]

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What Big Businesses Can Learn From Start-Ups

April 14, 2022

Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny, looks into why big businesses should look to start-ups for some advice on how to become a business of the future. Established corporations spanning the globe may seem a world apart from small start-ups, yet, in today’s ever-changing business landscape, there are some important lessons that big business should […]

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The Hybrid Paradox Challenges And How To Approach Them

April 14, 2022

The vast majority of employees want to have more flexible remote working options at their disposal as the pandemic ends, but at the same time, they want more in-person collaboration following two years of virtual meetings. It’s this conflicting information that Microsoft is terming the ‘hybrid paradox’. The organisation’s global Work Trend Index discovered that […]

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Challenges For Businesses During 2022

April 14, 2022

The challenges facing businesses in 2022 are not primarily triggered by the pandemic. However, the pandemic has accelerated those challenges. This year, businesses have had to compete in a relentlessly volatile environment filled with uncertainties and risks, both of which are even greater for small and medium-sized enterprises. Omicron The Omicron COVID-19 variant engendered an […]

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How To Sustain Inclusion In The New World Of Remote Work

April 13, 2022

Ivan Liljeqvist, co-founder and CEO of Moralis, explains how business leaders can sustain inclusion as remote working increasingly becomes the norm. As the shutters started to come down on businesses across the world as entire economies came to a close in early 2020, many companies struggled to grapple with the strain caused by the sudden […]

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A Leader’s Guide To Managing Emotions At Work

April 12, 2022

Ever since Daniel Goleman’s book “EQ”, appreciation for the role of emotional intelligence within leadership and the workplace has grown. Emotional Intelligence may be defined as: The ability to recognise emotions and respond appropriately (in one’s own conduct as well as dealings with others) The ability to express and manage one’s emotions in an effective […]

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Is AI A Help Or Hindrance When It Comes To Diversity?

April 12, 2022

The worst thing you can do for diversity is to do nothing. If your company is anything like the average, you have serious representation issues at all levels. You are likely paying men more than women. You are not recognising the work of women, and especially women of colour, when it comes to promotions. Your […]

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How To Be An Effective CEO Whilst Working Remotely

April 12, 2022

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a significant percentage of the working population has moved to remote working. Although the worst of the pandemic has been and gone, there are still huge numbers of employees who have elected to continue working either fully remotely, or on a hybrid basis. In fact, remote work statistics […]

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Remote Working Options Support Improved Recruitment And Staff Retention, Study Reveals

April 12, 2022

According to new research, businesses looking to survive the “Great Resignation” should consider offering remote and flexible working options, though remain aware that this alone isn’t necessarily enough to retain top talent. HR software provider CIPHR recently surveyed over 220 UK employers to discover how the increasingly competitive talent market has impacted their recruitment drives […]

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How To Get More Participants For Your Online Course

April 11, 2022

You might have learners coming from various cultures, background types, age groups, and career paths. Providing them with a customised learning experience that speaks to them is your challenge. But when you provide them with that training, it will lead to greater participation. In this article, you will learn how you can instantly make a […]

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The Essential Reading List For The ‘Whole CEO’

April 11, 2022

We all know that the world of business has never been so fast-paced and uncertain, and it means that CEOs around the world are facing ever-increasing pressures on both a personal and professional level. Leading a business is no longer just about profit, it is about the wellbeing of the people in your organisation. It […]

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Musk U-Turn: Tesla CEO Goes Back On Joining Twitter Board

April 11, 2022

In an unexpected U-turn, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will no longer be joining the board of Twitter, reversing a collaboration announced just last week by the social media giant. Turning to Twitter, the company’s CEO Parag Agrawal wrote: “Elon Musk has decided not to join our board [...] The Board and I had many discussions […]

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