Can Asian Leaders Have Both Authority and Humility?
What makes for an engaging leader, and why is the study of leadership so often misguided? These were the questions being asked at an event hosted by Sirotaand Hogan Assessment Systems last week, in which these two companies – arguably the pioneers of employee engagement surveys and personality profiling – discussed what is holding back Singaporean […]
Employee Development: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
The two keys to success when it comes to running an effective business are money and people. Organizations tend to recognize that money is important to running a successful business, but often times they fail to focus on the people side of the equation. Unfortunately when companies do consider the people side they often get […]
Recruiting across Cultures – One Size Does Not Fit All
When scaling out a talent management program such as a wide-screening selection initiative, ensuring accurate interpretation of candidates’ assessment results across a team of recruiters is challenging in and of itself. That challenge is immeasurably amplified when these candidates hail from different regions and cultures, where expectations on an employee can vary wildly from those […]
Embrace the Negative
Anyone on the receiving end of negative feedback knows that it’s a blow to the ego. Although most of us say we want honest critique, what we really hope is for a “job well done” and a pat on the back. Unfortunately, constant positivity can distort your perception of your talents and, ultimately, derail your […]
Key Leadership Tactics
We know a lot about the personality style associated with effective leadership, but we don’t know a great deal about what effective leaders actually do on a routine basis. I recently spent some time in Warsaw talking with a brilliant Polish engineer—Maciej Witucki, President and Board Chair, Orange Polska (the French telecom) and Board Chair […]
Mythbusters Series: You’re a Good Interviewer
Ever wonder why you aren’t selecting high performers? Or why new employees fail and leave after such a short time?You’re likely relying too heavily on interviews in your selection process. Most interviews are unstructured. You skim the candidate’s CV beforehand, have a set list of suggested questions, and you see where the interview takes you. […]
5 Signs It’s Time for a New Job
Regardless of your age, background, or accomplishments, you have probably fantasized about the possibility of a new career at some point in your life – those who haven’t are the exception. LinkedIn reports that of its 313 million members, 25% are active job seekers, while 60% can be considered passive job seekers – people who are not […]
Why Do Graduates Leave?
The persistently high turnover rates of graduate employees is a major concern for organisations all around the world. According to Graduate Career’s Australia’s (GCA) latest Graduate Outlook report, almost one in five graduates (17 per cent) in this country do not last a year in their first job, while the figure for those who leave […]
Today’s Graduates May Be Lacking in Basic Skills
When you are recruiting and selecting your graduates, your primary focus may be on hiring with a long-term view and developing them into future leaders. However, recent studies have indicated that leadership development aside, a worrying number of graduates today rank poorly for even the most basic skills, such as literacy. In one such study, it was revealed that graduates […]
Which Graduates Enjoy Their Jobs the Least?
It goes without saying that how much people enjoy their job and how interested they are in it are huge factors in their overall engagement at work. This can be particularly crucial for graduates, who will no doubt be wanting to make a positive start to their career. A recent US-based poll from Gallup, however, found there are substantial […]
