How To Innovate As A Team
Innovation has become a crucial part of the workplace. Although it's commonly associated with technologists and those working in the science field, innovating as a team is crucial to any successful workplace. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft registered over 200 million participants in virtual meetings through Microsoft Teams in just 24 hours. A sign of how fast innovation is influencing how we collaborate and interact.
Read moreMaking Your Marketing More Effective
While global corporations have the marketing budget to test different campaigns, ad styles and take risks, smaller businesses rarely have such a luxury. With limited resources, smaller businesses must make their marketing more effective to generate profitable results. As a result, it’s crucial that managers understand the steps they need to take to generate an effective marketing campaign. With this in mind, here’s how you can make your marketing more effective.
Read moreWhich Work Model is Best for Your Organization In 2023?
The modern workplace is changing faster than ever. In the last three years, most organizations have completely changed their work models, moving from office based work to remote opportunities. Each of which has several benefits and drawbacks. With the workplace no longer being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers worldwide are debating which model is best for their business. This article draws key ideas from the 2022 Birkman Report, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each...
Read moreThree Ways Leaders Can Keep Their Workforce Engaged
Keeping the workforce engaged is a growing problem for businesses. Employee satisfaction is at an all-time low, employees are resigning at record rates, and technology is creating skill gaps throughout the workplace. While such issues are impacted by a range of factors, one that can help mitigate them is a strong leader. A strong leader can improve employee satisfaction, reduce burnout and increase workplace productivity by creating a healthy workplace environment.
Read moreHow An Onboarding Process Can Improve Retention
Onboarding is a great opportunity for employers to help new employees feel comfortable in their team. However, many organisations overlook the onboarding process. Instead of helping employees integrate into their team, employers will often do the bare minimum. As a result, 46% of employees in the UK want to leave their job within the first six months, with two out of every five leaving within a year.
Read moreRecruitment: It's All About The People
Post-pandemic, there has been a shift to employee-centric policies throughout the UK recruitment market. For decades, human resource managers have based recruitment choices on cost efficiency, analytics, and big data to find the “right” candidate. The result? A 32.2% turnover rate. While productivity is still the main goal of businesses, leaders have realised that productivity will come from great work environments, teams that collaborate well, and employees that enjoy their work, all of...
Read moreThe Impact Of Technology On The Future Of Work
The way in which we interact with technology is rapidly evolving. Technology now plays an integral role in workplaces worldwide and has been used to improve efficiency, communication and operations. With technological innovations now advancing faster than ever, many people are asking what the future workplace will look like. This topic was covered in the recent Birkman Report, which looked at the macro business environment and how such trends could influence workplaces. Here’s a breakdown o...
Read moreHow To Sell In Disruptive Times
The last few years have been crazy for the business world. A pandemic, the great resignation, AI, and now a recession, it's fair to say that “normal” working conditions are a thing of the past. As economic and political issues continue to influence the market, businesses need to adapt to this turbulence. This involves adapting their operations as well as how they sell. With this in mind, here are six ways you can adapt your sales tactics during disruptive times.
Read moreHow You Can Improve Employee Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing has become an important part of the workplace. While many jobs traditionally focus on salary, many employers are now realising the importance of keeping their staff happy. However, it's no easy task. Employee wellbeing is a complex topic spanning several areas of an individual's life. According to the 2022 Birkman Report, Great Place to Work outlines five dimensions that cover employee well-being. These are emotional support, purpose, personal support, meaningful connectio...
Read moreTop Tips To Land Your Next Interview
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If you’re looking for new opportunities in 2023 it’s important to stay on top of the latest interview trends. There’s nothing worse than sending out 50 applications only to find they’re out of date. With many job requirements changing, recruiters often use new criteria for their hiring process, requiring candidates to align their applications accordingly. With this in mind, here are four top tips to help you land your next interview.
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