How to Create a Parent Friendly Corporate Culture
Millennials may not be waiting to start families as early as their parents, but the truth is more than a million of them have children each year. In addition to this, there are plenty of Gen-X parents with minor children to care for. There are even a notable number of boomers who are raising grandchildren […]
Virtuoso communication: training or talent?
Communication is an art, people say. One can really be a talented communicator. Some of us really are natural speakers, who can get the audience on the edge of their seats at every presentation. Others are at their best in social situations, they can appease every conflict. This a nice and romantic view, but it […]
Can employers give bad references?
Seeking a reference from an applicant’s previous employer is a standard part of the recruitment process. You are encouraged to write references with the utmost amount of honesty and accuracy, but this will understandably become more difficult when writing a reference for a troublesome former employee. What are the laws surrounding references? Although you are […]
The rise (and fall?) of communication training
From traditional to online to VR: communication training changed a lot faster in this decade than in the dozens of years before. But will it still be important as chatbots take over our communication? We take a look at the rise, and potential fall, of communication training. Communication skills, or soft skills, are very important […]
Levy Chaos: Is Consultancy the Way to Go?
The Apprenticeship Levy is now into its second year of fulfilment, and what an eventful time it has been. During its time of operation, we have encountered various reports in the media that suggest Apprenticeship Levy funding has been vastly overlooked by employers. To combat this, Solvo Vir has looked into alternative ways to spread the […]
Developing your public speaking: a toolkit for introverted trainers
Many people, not least trainers, are affected by a fear of public speaking, but learning how to overcome this and communicate confidently and authentically can boost both your confidence and your business. Throughout our early education, few of us are actually taught or encouraged to practice public speaking skills. For those who are naturally more […]
The 3 Deadly Negotiation Blunders
Negotiators have an important place in any organization. Not only are they responsible for making sure that the firm saves money on potential costs and overheads, they’re also the key to ensure a firm doesn’t appear to have a weak position during negotiations. It is for this reason that negotiators are always expected to be […]
Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Deserving Criticism?
Why has the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) been so widely criticized by professionals and lay people around the world? What can NLP trainers and practitioners do about it? After 25 years practicing as a clinician, NLP and life coach trainer, here are my conclusions and top suggestions for NLP trainers and practitioners who must […]
Is social media use of staff hurting your business
Most of your staff will undoubtedly be active on social media and have profiles scattered around the web, but how could their private behaviour online be affecting the business that employs them? Behaviour online is never private, and many people seem to forget this quite easily. The internet, especially social media, is unforgiving. Once you […]
Teaching Offline Social Skills in Online Trainings
Preparing the Completely Unprepared There are many reasons why online learning is amazing. You can learn from anywhere in the world and connect with folks you would never have the opportunity to meet in real life. All you need is an internet connection and you can learn anything from anywhere. There are thousands of amazing […]
How To Encourage and Inspire Your Team For Success
Your company is only as good as the inspiration you provide. When you can develop synergy, cooperation and confidence in your employees, they will always go above and beyond to work hard for you. You will also be able to unlock their biggest talents and get on the same page with long-term goals and initiatives. […]
How to Use Data to Improve Your Content Marketing
You’ve probably heard it a million times but numbers never lie. It is when we learn how to utilize them in our favor that they become our best friends. Especially when it comes to marketing strategies. If marketers didn’t rely on data to track and monitor the trends in marketing, then they would certainly misjudge […]
A Guide To Making An International Hire
Never limit yourself when growing and diversifying your business. Opening your hiring process to international candidates can bring prosperity and growth to your company. Business today is a global landscape that you need to understand how to navigate. If you are considering hiring internationally, there are a few different things you need to know. Let’s […]
4 Pillars Of Synergy And Team Building
We live in a time where small businesses are growing and thriving by leaps and bounds. In fact, small businesses are responsible for creating close to 1.5 million jobs in a recent calendar year, with close to 40% of those coming from businesses that have just a few employees. This is the age of the […]
3 Guidelines For Hiring The Best Employees
When you’re adding to your company, it’s vital that you take your time and put together strategies that will grow your company with some discretion. Bringing someone on board is about more than just hiring some help — it’s about adding to the culture of your business. You’ll want to follow the tips in this […]
Soft skills: why digital technology is killing communication
Today’s ‘always on’ culture of instant communication is eroding our understanding of soft skills. I’m often approached to undertake soft skills training for individuals and groups on behalf of companies. Their strategies may be comprehensive and their systems well honed, but they often have an imprecise, but clearly felt, sense of softer interpersonal skills lacking […]
Improving soft skills among digital natives
In today’s business environment, the most successful organisations will be those who can bridge the soft skills gap in a digitally driven talent pool. Today’s young workforce has so much to offer. Whether fresh out of school or college, having gained experience through an apprenticeship, or recently graduated in a specialist field – the talent […]
Three Tips For Training Your Team To Sell
Sales are everything, whether your business deals strictly digital or you rely on in-person leads and transactions. When you work in a business that depends heavily on direct sales, such as real estate, it’s vital that you lead a team that is precise, personable and knowledgeable. This starts from the top and trickles down, so […]
Three ways to make your presentations more impactful
Deliver presentations that pack a punch using the below three pieces of advice. The way the world communicates is rapidly changing. Modern technology provides constant access to quick and simple snippets of information, on constantly updated news streams. The days of spending hours on the phone to friends, updating them with news are gone. Instead, notifications […]
Improve the communication among staff and clients
The reactions you get from your customers to a large extent depend on the type of communication that has ensued between the customers and your employees. Good communication between these two groups will determine how successful your business will be eventually. The following are some common and effective tips your employees can use to establish […]
