Conversation, chitchat, tittle-tattle – water cooler talk is officially good for business. But what’s your organization’s attitude to non-work-related chat? Whether it’s predictions on the latest box set plotline, a catch up on sports or just an overview of the weekend, the role of the watercooler moment is hugely advantageous for many reasons. There are
Job sharing is on the rise as more employees seek flexibility, greater work-life balance and a way to manage work-related stress. It has its rewards, but also potential challenges. As an employer, how can you ensure your job share staff are supported? The lure of a steady salary and job stability, while also having the
Do your values no longer reflect who you are or how you work? Have they become invisible? Here’s how we undertook an employee-led refresh of our company values: and the lessons we learned along the way. Done right, core values are a powerful tool for organizations to differentiate themselves: the building blocks of your culture.
If there are language barriers in your organization, you could be facing big problems. We explore how intranet translation tools are changing the way we work. In an increasingly globalized world, there are more nationalities, languages, and cultures in the workplace than ever before. While companies focus on growth, and in some cases, having reach
Are your management team and workforce members siloed? Proficient internal communication is achieved when all employees, no matter the level of seniority, are able to pass on information with one another. Arguably, the relationship between management and grassroots staff is the most influential component within workplace communications. 85% of employees are not engaged in the
Why IC has a critical role to play in transforming the future of our data-driven workplaces As data within our organizations continues to explode, it’s the relationship between IC, HR and our digital workplaces that will transform the future of work through applied people intelligence: if we start listening. Data is the topic of the century. How
How to make employees and customers fall in love with your brand through business storytelling. People have always told stories, and they’re an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Stories have many benefits, not just entertainment value. Organizations should look upon storytelling as a crucial skill which can boost operations considerably. Good storytelling can build
Whether you’re remaining agile to get ahead of the competition or facing no other option due to factors beyond your control, an organizational restructure can be a tremendous undertaking for any business. Here’s how to nail it. No organization is set in stone. To remain competitive, to deal with the hands dealt to us or
When pre-boarding is a key component to successful recruiting, why are so many companies ignoring it? Competition for today’s top talent is intense. If you’ve managed to find an outstanding candidate for a role at your company, there is no guarantee that they’ll turn up at reception on their first day. Nowadays, it’s an employee’s
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