There’s no doubt that Covid-19 has made us re-evaluate our lives, change our priorities and transform the way we live, work and play. “The pandemic has been a sharp reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of human connections, and we can expect to see a rebalance in…...
Focus on strengths to build high performing teams
The organisational practice of investing in those with potential and casting aside others who are deemed as not being able to grow is unsupported by evidence and can be harmful. Many of our youngest workers suffer from this because current tertiary education focuses strongly on developing technical skills but not…...
Millennials on the rise: Understanding the five generations at work
Organisations face the unique challenge of managing the workplace expectations of five different generations while still trying to achieve their strategic goals. Each generation has its defining traits, which are helpful in understanding their preferred ways of working and management style. Millennials are set to make up 75% of the…...
Here are the 5 soft skills employers demand most
A new report confirms what many HR leaders have been saying in recent years: Soft skills are critically important to employers across the workforce. According to the new report, Workplace Basics: The Competencies Employers Want, by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, the most in-demand skills across the labor market are: Communication…...
Post-COVID Recruitment: Which Skills Should Employers Be Looking For?
COVID-19 has impacted the world enormously and one of the main areas that has suffered is the job market. Our working practices have shifted considerably and the way in which employers are now recruiting has also had to adapt. One of the main characteristics that employers will be seeking for…...
New Year, Same Talent Problems
If you thought the new year would wash away problems from the past, think again! When it comes to talent acquisition, no matter what year it is, the same problem still remains: It’s hard finding skilled talent! Monster recently released its annual “Future of Work” report, and for 2021, there…...
What’s In Store For Banking In 2021?
Looking ahead to what is in store for the banking industry would be impossible without taking the pandemic’s transformational changes into account. Covid-19 has accelerated trends which were already underway in most industries, and banking is no exception. While the industry has been transforming for years, progress has been piecemeal…...
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Learn how to improve your organization by creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cultural inclusion starts from the top down. It is imperative that business leaders display inclusive behavior. Ask employees for feedback on how to improve your company's diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Cultural inclusion can improve your…...
8 Easy Ways to Implement Your Core Values
How does growing your business 20% sound to you? How does it sound to do that consistently every year? Over the years, one of the things I’ve discovered in working with companies large and small is that organizations that exemplify sustained superior performance have a remarkable culture. In my last…...
Positive hiring outlook for 2021
Almost one-half of employers plan to replace workers while 35 per cent hiring for new positions More than eight in 10 (82 per cent) of employers globally say that they plan to hire this year, according to a survey by Monster. Among these, 47 per cent plan to hire to…...
Valuable Employee Skills You Should Hire for
It can be hard to know which skills you should be looking for. Here are the employee skills business owners say are the most valuable. Finding a good employee goes beyond looking for someone who is up to date with hard skills like coding or technical expertise. You also need…...
The Importance of Cultural Fit When Hiring
Organizational culture can be the beating heart of your workforce or a hindrance to productivity. By focusing on it during and after the hiring process, you can ensure a cohesive, positive culture. Everyone has a job that they remember. Whether it was the laissez-faire style of a teenage summer job…...
Getting the Right People on Your Sales Bus
In his widely acclaimed Good to Great, Jim Collins shows that lastingly great organisations pay particular attention to not only getting the “right people on the bus”, but also making sure they are in the right seats (= roles) – as well as taking proactive action to get the wrong people…...
How to Create the Perfect Team: 6 Tips and Tricks
Building a trustworthy, motivated, and reliable team is an essential part of any business, but it isn’t as easy as it may seem. Finding individuals that work well together while completing their own individual goals is tough, and this can lead to further problems down the track. The process does…...
Get Creative to Uncover Top Talent When You’re Hiring
“She looked so good on paper.” Sound familiar? In your haste to fill an open position to keep your company running smoothly, you make a hiring decision that turns out to be a big mistake. If this is the case, you are certainly not alone, and the problem isn’t a lack of…...
Promoting Diversity and Maintaining an Inclusive Culture
As the spotlight has brightened on racism. In response to recent miscarriages of justice, the emphasis on identifying racism within other aspects of life has also grown. As business leaders, it is vital to stand with the advocacy for change. Although oftentimes difficult, encouraging honest discussions around diversity and inclusivity…...
