The case for and against: are millennials really that different?
There are plenty of contentious issues in HR and the workplace, and we think it’s important to get a balanced discussion going on some of the bigger questions out there. In this series, we’ll be asking HR experts and practitioners to give us opposing viewpoints on a key issue, and we welcome your input too! If […]
The key to successful cloud technology implementation lies with the workforce
Implementing new cloud hosted technology in companies of any size presents challenges and opportunities. It also induces uncertainty and anxiety among the workforce who may see their jobs under threat. There is no doubt that some companies introduce new technology to reduce headcount. But simply replacing people with technology implies that the human capital of […]
How can we quickly deal with unconscious bias?
Your decisions are more heavily influenced by unconscious bias than you may realise and influence your attitudes and how you behave towards other people. You may think that you are making a solid, rational decision based on weighing up the evidence but it will still be driven by instinctive feelings as much as by rational […]
360-degree feedback can lead to worse results – we can’t let it
Real-time feedback tools have been around for a number of years. JP Morgan is only the latest to launch its own. The tools promise a great deal. They allow employees and managers to give feedback on their colleagues in real-time on their smartphones. But are we in danger of solving one problem only to create […]
Can you really teach your people to be more creative?
Creativity can be intimidating and subjective, and the information on the subject overwhelming. At any point in their careers people can be deemed creative ‘haves’ or ‘have nots’ and this can influence the way they think about themselves and others. I first became interested in the L&D aspect of creativity when I became responsible for […]
3 Key Tips to Drive Customers to Your Startup
When your startup or small business runs on a tight marketing budget, reaching out to the target audience becomes a daunting task. The market has many new and established competitors vying get the customers’ attention. To grab a market share for your new company, you need to be extra vigilant about the moves of your competitors. […]
Is ethical leadership on the line?
Since leadership behaviour fundamentally influences the development of ethical conduct, two important questions arise: ‘Will I be a champion, an exemplar or both?’ and ‘How do I perform either role?’ If you are a senior leader, such as head of a business division, in the top management team or even the CEO, others will normally […]
Discussion forum for discussions only – discuss…
I’ve reported 4 posts to the mods this monring. I’m not some sort of kill-joy, I have actually commented and offered help on other posts. But there seems to be a trend on this site of people simply posting adverts for their courses and products, with absolutely no discsussion points at all. Annoyingly, these posts had been viewed […]
The promises and pitfalls of hand drawn graphics
Hand drawn graphics are simple images accompanied by text. The terms sketchnoting, graphic facilitation, visual thinking and visual communication all relate to hand drawn graphics. Organisations can make use of hand drawn graphics in many areas. For example, a simple one page graphic can be used to explain a complex process; graphic facilitation can be […]
The secrets of simple graphics
Because graphics are concerned with hand drawn images style and quality vary hugely amongst presenters, facilitators and others who use graphics in their work. Much like the way handwriting is a unique insight into someone’s personality, their humanity, hand drawn graphics offer us a similar observation. No two persons’ drawings are quite the same. It […]
7 Reasons Your First Business Will Fail
When you start your new business, you don’t expect about one thing and that is the failure. But the truth is several startups do not succeed in the long run. An article published in Forbes.com says that according to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. Even […]
Promoting the brand via Facebook video marketing
If your brand doesn’t have a decent presence on Facebook, it’s like you don’t have a brand at all. Social media is where all the marketing is. These platforms give you access to your target audience. Facebook has over 1.13 billion daily active users. Some of these users already need your products or services; you […]
Social media: working for the wellness of workers
I am one among the 22% of UK adults who do not actively use Facebook. It worries me that amongst the HR profession that minority may not be so small, behind a continuing explosion of social media penetration. It may of course just be me. But love or loathe LinkedIn, friend or foe of Facebook, if […]
How to use apps to encourage collaboration and engagement in the workplace
Let’s face it, your staff probably spend a lot of time on their mobile phones, and there is not much you can do about it. Studies have shown that people are spending up to five hours a day on their smartphones, while a third of us keep our phones by our bedside so that we […]
“I WAS a “Linkedin Lurker”…
"Hello, I'm Ade. I WAS a "Linkedin Lurker". It's Social Media group therapy night here in Shropshire! I've just stood up. My fellow trainers and I are discussing the pros and cons of digital marketing for our training companies. The results are in… Carol enjoys Twitter. It's simple and straightforward. She Tweets like a crazed canary with moments […]
Business networking events
I was thinking about doing some networking and have looked at various events. A lot of them seem to be the franchise kinds, like Business Over Breakfast or Women In Business Network for example. I wonder how much use these things really are. I'm not looking for support from other trainers, I'm interested specifically in meeting […]
Strategies to sell training courses
Which strategies do you currently use to market your courses and which do you find the most effective? This useful guide looks at strategies specifically for training companies including: PPC SEO Social media Content marketing Let me know your thoughts! Which strategies do you currently use to market your courses and which do you find […]
Confidence when meeting customers!
Hi All I've recently been asked to design a half day workshop for staff moving into a new building. They are used to interviewing customers on some quite sensitive issues in very formal meeting rooms. Now they will be required to complete these interviews in "meeting pods" in a large open plan office. Their manager is […]
Why every business needs a comprehensive social media policy
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what […]
Employee misbehaviour and reputational damage on social media – what can businesses do?
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what businesses can […]
