“Talent Mismatch” A Global Concern
Recruiting the wrong people has always been a costly problem, impacting on both an organisation’s bottom line and morale among existing staff. Only when assessed on a global scale, however, can one fully appreciate the extent of the issue. The ‘Adapt to Survive’ study, commissioned by LinkedIn and conducted by PwC, looked at how proficient […]
Avoiding The Isolation Trap In Leadership
Business executives are often portrayed as the stoic leaders who can silently shoulder any tribulation as they lead their organisation to success. As the sole figure at the head of the hierarchy, CEOs are expected to draw from their wealth of experience and expertise to steer their ship through all kinds of storms. Yet it […]
Why EQ Belongs in the Workplace
For years, intellectual ability and technical skills were the traits employers sought the most in the recruitment and selection of candidates. It was a common belief that in the business world, which requires quick, calculated decisions and critical thinking, there is simply no room for emotion and personality. Yet, as the growing literature around the […]
Why You Should Consider Creativity in Recruitment and Selection
All good HR managers understand the importance of looking at the individual as a whole in the recruitment and selection of candidates. In addition to the skills and experience listed on their resumes, do they possess the intrinsic personality traits that can determine their success in your organisation? Characteristics such as high levels of emotional intelligence are […]
Business Can Learn a Thing or Two about Succession Planning from Sport
All football fans – and indeed anyone who regularly follows the major sports headlines – will no doubt be aware of the plight currently faced by the world’s biggest team, Manchester United. Up until the end of last season, Manchester United had managed to retain their status as one of the best teams in the world and […]
Can Pay Transparency Help With Staff Retention?
Many organisation go all-out in their attempts to keep employee turnover to a minimum, and for good reason. High rates of staff churn can prove to be an unnecessary financial burden on any company, in addition to hampering the morale of those who stay on board. There are numerous initiatives a company can take to […]
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 […]
