Boosting productivity by addressing internal workplace barriers
It doesn’t take rocket science to boost employee productivity – simple changes to the content of job roles and the control employees have in their day-to-day jobs could make a real difference, according to the latest Employee Outlook Survey from the CIPD [1], in partnership with Halogen Software. Employers can increase the productivity of their […]
The problem of coaching pt2
Robin Hoyle concludes his two-part feature on ups and downs of coaching in management. Following any L&D programme, what is required is some on-the-job support. Here there are, confusingly, some overlaps between person-centred coaching and the functional improvement required. Committing to action, gathering evidence of action undertaken, reflecting on what worked and what didn’t and planning […]
The problem of coaching
I ought to start by saying how much I am a fan of coaching. This is no rant about the established orthodoxies being less than perfect. No, I like the person-centred conversations which seek to empower individuals and lead them through clever questioning to both enlightenment and a new found clarity of action. An organisation taking an […]
Showcasing innovation
There’s something about Christmas adverts. You know they’ve been written by ad agencies, and you know that they’ve been designed to drive sales, but funny or tear-jerking they somehow manage to convey the culture of an organisation. You can tell which organisations are serious about their offering and which are focused on the product, and […]
How the Workforce of 2020 Will Deal With Stress
Wellbeing is at the forefront of corporate minds – and companies all over the world are pioneering ways in which to deliver it. From Government funded initiatives to big global names offering up new programs, wellbeing is important to today’s workforce. To this end, resilience – both personally and with work – is gaining more […]
360 Team Feedback Tool
I’ve been asked to source a 360 Feedback tool for teams. It’s not something I’ve come across before. Has anyone any experiences to share? Any recommended suppliers? All advice much appreciated, Many thanks. Nicola I’ve been asked to source a 360 Feedback tool for teams. It’s not something I’ve come across before. Has […]
Annual Performance Reviews Scrapped
A recent article in the Independent: ‘Accenture: One of world’s biggest companies to scrap annual performance reviews‘ Apparently this decision has been based on the realisation that trying to measure the value of employees’ contribution and ranking them is in fact costly, an administrative burden and most of all not effective in improving the performance […]
Want to step up and take more responsibility but someone has stolen your step!
Have you ever got frustrated with a someone who appeared to be shirking thier responsibilities? I know I have. However, when I reflect I often end up feeling sorry for them. Most people want to do thier best, it is not that they don’t want to step up, but that someone else has stolen the actual […]
Are you your own worst enemy when it comes to Personal Development?
When it comes to learning do you find that inertia, wraps around you like a lovely duvet on a cold day, do you think to yourself, I should get on with it, but it just too cozy here, so I will just stay here a bit longer? Just to make yourself feel better do you […]
The challenge of being a more productive lawyer
We have been exploring working with Lancaster University – we completed three projects with them in 2015 – and I was in recent discussion with them on productivity. It is an area that I suspect some of our law firm clients could work with the university on the research they are currently conducting. I read […]
Engaging the 21st century workforce with an accessible approach to learning
Julian Wragg gives us some advice for engaging the modern workforce in L&D. From standing desks, to the rise of collaboration platforms like Box and Slack, we’re edging closer to working the way we want to perform to the best of our ability. And it’s not just about simplicity; the ‘I want it now’ generation […]
L&D industry insight: Martin Hill
Martin Hill talks to us about training, productivity and why being busy isn’t always the best thing for business. Martin Hill is EMEA Director, Education Services at Commvault. L&D industry insight: Martin Hill on training and productivity by Trainingzone on Mixcloud Martin Hill talks to us about training, productivity and why being busy isn’t always the best […]
The importance of managing your Training Records.
In our now modernised world in which qualifications and training are required for a number of job roles, there is often an ever mounting mass of paperwork. Such high volumes of records can be a pain to organise and can often be mismanaged or misplaced. Many business affairs involving training record management involve […]
Brain Wars in an Age of Innovation
So Brain Wars, currently my favourite phone app is one year old. Blimey, doesn’t time go fast? To think, nine months ago, I’d never heard of the game that would develop first into my latest guilty obsession and then latterly into an annoying addiction that I can’t seem to shake. Whatever did I do before […]
If we were creating the ideal workplace, it would look like this
Michael Moran gives us a few pointers to improve employee engagement. We know the business case for increasing employee engagement but let’s consider a fresh perspective. Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies, globally one of the largest I.T. outsourcing firms, says HCL achieved this position by putting employees first and customers second. He says: the […]
Database for evaluation results & reports
I have just started working for a new employer (in government) who provides learning and development services to a growing customer base. Currently, the learning evaluation results for each course are collated & stored on a separate excel spreadsheet! Therefore, reporting is currently a rather laborious task. I would like to create some kind of database so that as […]
How to combat the ‘urgency addiction’ and make employees more productive
Making – and keeping – employees productive. It's the key for much of training and HR and Yuri Martsinovsky has some good advice for you. “When it comes to online productivity, we have so much access to so many platforms, that we’re easily pulled away with just the slightest notification,” explains Mike Vardy, founder of Productivityist, […]
CIPD or no CIPD?
Hi, I am new to training, I have been a Learning and Development Administrator for a year now and will be starting a new job shortly as a Training Co-Ordinator for a large charity. I intend on completing my CIPD in L&D (distance learning) and wonder what peoples thoughts are? I still consider myself to […]
3 steps to improve training attendance
This video helps L&D understand how to improve attendance on their training courses and resources. The content was originally delivered as via a webinar co-hosted by Alexis Kingsbury and Jon Kennard. Click here for more information on improving training attendance 3 Steps to Improve Training Attendance (Shortened Video from Webinar) This video helps L&D understand […]
Do you challenge your staff out of their comfort zone?
Gary Cattermole explains why taking a step out of your comfort zone plays a fundamental role in continued business success. As an employer I want my staff to enjoy what they do for a living. I know that a more engaged workforce is more productive and more loyal and that this means businesses benefit […]
