Like organisms in natural environments, greater diversity in the workplace allows organizations to respond to change quicker, innovate more effectively, and meet objectives more efficiently. In this article, we dig deeper into agility and diversity to understand how the two are related, and why diversity is so important to create an agile business….
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Ask any employer what they would like, and the response is probably a team of the most qualified, competent, self-starters in the business. Ask how to get them, though, and the answer usually relates to recruitment. However, investing in your present workforce can be a more effective way to raise the bar. The difference between average and top talent is largely teachable. …
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Although the potential benefits of having a virtual team are clear, there will no doubt be challenges as both you and your team make the transition to this new way of working. To help you, we’ve rounded up five top tips for ensuring your virtual team functions as efficiently as possible….
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Knowing how to build and maintain meaningful relationships in hybrid work settings is a struggle for both employees and leadership. Instant messaging and video calls are a far cry from in-office meetings, and it’s easy for remote workers to feel (and be) left out of the loo…
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Hybrid employees fear they are being overlooked. Proximity bias is a genuine phenomenon whereby leaders incorrectly assume people will be more productive if they are physically present in the office. As a result, at-home workers may fear that it isn’t enough to simply work hard; they also need to be seen putting in those hours….
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What you consider important isn’t necessarily what your counterparts at other companies consider essential. Employers take this for granted, and young professionals are left fumbling around in the dark without ever being told what they need to do to advance. …
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Businesses that fail to implement meaningful retention strategies are losing their most valuable assets. The cost of employee turnover is crippling. According to the Work Institute, replacing an employee can cost as much as one-third of their total annual salary. …
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When your employees set their sights on career progression, they need to bridge the gap from where they are now to where they want to be. A career coach can work with them to identify their career goals and develop a plan to achieve them. …
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