New Report Predicts Mergers And Acquisitions Market To Pick Up
An independent research report on the global mergers and acquisitions market provides further evidence that recovery is well on its way in 2014. Intralinks, a global collaborative software provider, recently published its Q4 2013 Intralinks Deal Flow Indicator (DFI), which assesses the potential state of the M&A market in the year ahead. One of the […]
Is Fear Stifling Your Employees’ Creativity?
No one likes a bad boss. Anyone who has ever had to deal with an abusive, manipulative leader will be all too aware of the impact they can have on their colleagues’ engagement, morale and self-esteem. However, new research from one of Australia’s top universities suggests that managers who instil fear in their employees can […]
The True Value Of An Engaged Employee
All business leaders know engagement is one of the keys to attracting and holding onto top employees. However, have you considered whether employee engagement may have a monetary value, and how loyal your most engaged workers are likely to be? Gallup sought out to answer that question at the end of last year, adopting a […]
Is There A Link Between Emotional Intelligence And Financial Performance?
While emotional intelligence is becoming increasingly valued in today’s workplaces, measuring the actual return on investment from employees with this trait is still a grey area. However, new research suggests that there is indeed a connection between the level of self-awareness – one of the cornerstones of emotional intelligence – in a company’s leader and […]
Global Technology M&A Deals Hit New Record
2013 was a massive year for technology, with innovations such as the cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) gathering steam at an irrepressible pace. It is perhaps not surprising, then, that the market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global technology sector reached new heights last year, according to Ernst & Young (EY). The professional services […]
Are Leaders Born Or Made?
It’s a question often discussed about in leadership development circles – are leaders born or made? Even after decades of research, there seems to be no consensus on whether those who reach the top have been pre-configured to do so, or whether it’s down to extensive learning, training and development. Some might suggest that it’s […]
Is Attitude More Important than Skills?
Recruiters have long focused on the tangible skills an employee can bring to an organisation. Personality and other character traits are often overlooked in favour of whether a candidate can bring the technical skills the employer needs. However, there may be a shift in focus this year, as employers are looking at the learning mentality […]
The Top Qualities To Seek In Graduates
When your organisation needs an injection of fresh talent, hiring a graduate could prove to be a smart move. The rise of specific graduate talent assessment programs, for example, is testament to the increasing focus businesses are placing on hiring those just leaving university. If done right, the recruitment and selection of graduates can bring […]
Employees Are “back In Charge” – How Will Your Company Respond?
Recruitment is a game that obviously requires active participation from two parties. Just like many interactions, the balance of power is not always equal. It can be easy to assume that the recruiter may hold the bulk of the power in this relationship, but is that always the case? A new survey suggests otherwise. Following […]
Could “Personal Intelligence” Be the Future for Workplace Success?
The concept of emotional intelligence continues to gain further ground in the management sphere, as many begin to recognise the value of employees with this trait. And while it looks set to hold high regard in the workplace for years to come, a similar new theory – that of “personal intelligence” – may yet add […]