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Mar 27
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The Post-Pandemic Workplace: The Experiment Continues

By Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the workplace, introducing remote and hybrid work, but also causing disengagement, mental health issues, and organisational disruption.

Employee detachment is high, and respect in the workplace has declined, especially for those forced back on-site. While AI and strong leadership offer potential improvements, managers play a critical role in fostering productivity and maintaining a positive, customer-focused culture in this evolving work environment.

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Nov 04
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How to navigate Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

By Business, Workplace

Unconscious bias can undermine diversity initiatives if not addressed. It can influence hiring, workplace interactions, and performance reviews, leading to missed talent opportunities and workplace tension.

  • Research from Harvard Business Review shows that companies with bias training experience a 17% improvement in diversity.
  • Unchecked bias can result in disparities in pay, promotions, and career advancement.

Ongoing efforts to implementing bias-reduction techniques can significantly enhance workplace culture and increase diverse hiring

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Nov 04
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Is Your Organisational Transformation Veering Off Course?

By Business, Workplace

Transformation efforts often face significant challenges that can derail programs, including external shocks, operating-model issues, and human dynamics like employee engagement.

Leaders can identify turning points by monitoring changes in their team’s emotional energy, which reflects their collective mood and intensity.

Research involving over 1,600 leaders/employees indicates that orgs that effectively navigate these challenges address shifts in emotional energy, investigate underlying issues, and take prompt action to foster a thriving environment for their teams.

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Aug 22
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17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams

By Business, Workplace

Managers often use team-building activities to foster connections among colleagues, but selecting the right ones can be challenging. This article provides expert advice on effective activities and practices, emphasizing the importance of tailoring them to your team’s unique needs. The key is to be intentional, involve team members in planning, and genuinely engage with them to build a positive, inclusive culture that combats loneliness and drives collective success.

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Jun 05
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Future of Work Research

By Business, Workplace

This white paper aims to equip leaders with practical insights and strategies to enhance their workplaces. Emphasizing the words of organizational psychologist Adam Grant, it highlights the importance of helping others succeed for meaningful success. By prioritizing and adapting to the evolving nature of work and the needs of their employees, organizations can cultivate a positive workplace culture, drive performance and innovation, and gain a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Jun 05
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The shape of talent in 2024

By Business, People & Culture, Workplace

McKinsey partners Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle, reflect on the trends that shaped the talent landscape in 2023 and discuss those likely to define it in 2024.

They delve into the impact of generative AI on talent functions, emphasizing HR’s adaptation and the evolving skill sets required.

Additionally, they highlight the pivotal role of middle managers in navigating technological transitions and fostering team well-being. The conversation also addresses the equilibrium of hybrid work models, with insights into office attendance trends and strategies for supporting employee engagement.

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Jun 04
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6 Workplace Trends Leaders Should Watch in 2024

By Business, Operations, People & Culture, Workplace

In 2024, there’s a significant shift in employer-employee relationships, influenced by evolving workplace logistics, trends and dynamics.

Gallup’s research highlights the crucial role of management in employee engagement and well-being, overshadowing the impact of work location.

As organizations undergo transformations, many employees, including managers, experience stress and disconnection. To navigate this landscape, leaders must adapt management strategies.

Key trends include rising global worker stress, slow recovery of employee engagement, the need to restore trust in leadership, challenges faced by managers, the importance of a long-term hybrid work strategy, and fostering a positive hybrid work culture.

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Apr 02
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How to Create a Strengths – Based Company Culture

By Business, Leadership, Operations, People & Culture, Workplace

A strengths-based culture and approach are powerful differentiators that assist companies in attracting top talent, eliciting peak performance from every employee, and fostering organic business growth. It is essential for companies to develop individuals in a manner that aligns with their personal desires for belonging, uniqueness, and growth. This approach not only enhances individuals’ anticipation towards work but also improves team collaboration and performance, ultimately driving the company’s organic growth

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Apr 02
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How to make ESG real

By Business, Workplace

As scrutiny intensifies regarding how companies address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)  issues, a robust approach becomes increasingly vital, irrespective of the terminology used or the organisational structures employed.

Forward-looking companies integrate ESG into their core strategies, crafting a meticulously curated portfolio of initiatives that align with their business objectives. By understanding their unique superpowers and vulnerabilities, these companies strategically prioritise ESG efforts, distinguishing themselves through purpose-driven actions that anticipate evolving stakeholder demands and societal shifts.

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