Getting back to the root of continuing professional development
Richard Burton, Platform Manager of the Professional Development Programme, Royal Society of Chemistry, discusses how technology can help professional associations approach continuing professional development (CPD) through a lifelong lens… An important foundation stone underpinning the best professional associations is their approach to supporting their members’ professional development, aiding them to grow, adapt, and excel throughout their […]
Give me a map, not a maze
Change succeeds when people are at the centre of it. There is a way to give them the ownership and resources to make this happen. The majority of people in employment will at some stage experience the kind of organisational change that directly impacts them, their role and purpose. Some experience it often. Organisational change comes about for many […]
Is your LMS enough?
Delivering assessments is a must for most organizations. Whether it’s to meet health and safety requirements, identify skills gaps, or deliver certifications, the need for assessments is undeniable, but the ‘how’ of assessments tends to be much harder. Some organizations use a Learning Management System (LMS) to do this, and it’s no secret that it’s an excellent tool for […]
Employee Recognition: The key to workplace success
With the current shift in workplace culture, rewarding and recognising your team has never been more important. More than 80% of employees say recognition improves their engagement, and 70% want their employers to do more in this field. How can that be achieved? The Each Person platform revolutionises the way a business can show gratitude. […]
Mental fitness in high pressure environments
By Matt Webb, CEO, Mentor Group For all the issues facing the modern seller, there is perhaps no larger contributor to lost revenue and revenue performance than mental fitness. This, of course, also means that mental fitness is the single largest opportunity to improve revenue and revenue performance, and the biggest catalyst for change. Let’s […]
Often lost when we need it most. The elusive art of coaching
While everyone can learn to coach, we don’t always get it right. Five experts on harnessing the power of coaching… Coaching is powerful. It helps us make sustainable changes, big and small. We all have what it takes to learn to coach – for many people trying to coach though, it’s easy to drop back into telling mode at […]
Solving the employee equation
Barnett Waddingham recently revealed new research into ‘The Employee Equation’ – the balance all business leaders must strike between meeting the needs of their employees and achieving their business goals. In the below extract, Partner and Head of Platform and Benefits Julia Turney outlines ‘the new normal’ that is making this balancing act difficult… The […]
How do you develop Emotional Intelligence in Leaders?
There are many definitions of “EQ” but the core elements are recognised as Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Management. These soft skills are hard to measure, but leaders who are genuinely trusted by their teams, and who inspire and motivate others almost always have these qualities. If you ask their colleagues to explain why […]
The importance of an online feedback tool for employee development
In today’s dynamic workplace environment, fostering employee development is key to organisational success. As seasoned experts in 360 feedback and online feedback tools, we’ve witnessed first hand the transformative impact of leveraging these tools to maximise employee growth and cultivate a thriving workplace culture. Understanding Online Feedback Tools Online feedback tools, including the Multi-Rater Assessment […]
Cultivating a Positive Work Environment: A manager’s guide to preventing toxicity
Have you ever been part of a toxic work environment? Did you feel like your higher-ups were failing to protect staff from bullying and harassment? Toxicity in the workplace comes in many different shapes and sizes but, with a number of high-profile claims appearing in the news in recent months, managers throughout the UK must […]