Why remote work can be hard on trust
Wayne Turmel | 04 Oct 2024
Trust is critical to successful remote and hybrid work. But even with the best of intentions, doubt and suspicion can creep in.
The benefits of a bucket list
Ian Child
Life’s too short not to have dreams. It doesn't matter if they are big, small, expensive or cheap, the important thing is to try to make them happen.
Parenthood and ESG
Jean-Sébastien Pelland
Becoming a parent is a life-changing event. And the realisation that our children will have to grow up in whatever world we leave behind can also have a big impact on how business leaders perceive growth and sustainability.
Combating burnout: five practical steps for leaders
Ang Brennan
In today’s relentless workplace, tackling burnout among leaders is a pressing reality. Here are some practical strategies to help build a supportive and resilient work environment.
The importance of explicit expectations
Karl Hebenstreit
The mantra for human effectiveness is “communication, communication, communication”. But without setting explicit expectations, communication on its own isn't enough.
Pause and allow
Neil Jurd
Being 'busy' is normally seen as a positive thing. But being busy has a dark side - stress, poor sleep, never having enough time to stop and think. So how can we learn to be effective without becoming overloaded?
The importance of age-inclusivity in hospitality
Penny Brown
Amid the ongoing labour shortage in the UK's hospitality industry, one positive sign is that the sector is attracting a growing number of over-50s workers, who now make up over a third of its workforce.
Global trends to watch in 2024
David Livermore
Building a more culturally intelligent world requires keeping an eye on what’s going on globally. So I can’t help but wonder what 2024 might hold for us and what trends we should be anticipating and watching.
Book reviews
The Four Workarounds
Paulo Savaget
Workarounds - solutions that ignore how problems are 'supposed' to be solved - can achieve massive wins with minimal resources. And as this book reveals, they're powerful tools when it comes to complex problem-solving.
The Connected Manager
Getting honest feedback as a long-distance leader
23 Sep 2024
Getting honest feedback is critical for anyone in a leadership role. But imagine how much more difficult this is when you and your team are in different physical places.
Hybrid work: do you want a mule or a platypus?
12 Aug 2024
Would you describe the hybrid workplace as a mule or as a platypus? Stick with me, because the question is not as crazy as it might sound.
Podcasts
Leadership talent for decision-making
What Matters
A conversation with Aaron Mitchell Finegold, Chief Marketing Officer of global executive search firm, Kingsley Gate.
News
Too old at 57
57 is the average age at which candidates are considered ‘too old’ for job roles in the UK, with more than four out of 10 HR professionals admitting that they are pressurised to hire younger candidates.
Gen-Z gives middle management the thumbs-down
More than half of Gen-Z professionals don’t want to take on a middle management role in their career, a new survey has found.
Research highlights worrying gaps in cybersecurity reporting
New research highlights worrying gaps in cybersecurity reporting across the UK workforce, with senior-level staff three times less likely to report cybersecurity threats than their more junior colleagues.
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