FORUM INSIGHT: Where have good business manners gone?
“Manners maketh man.” William of Wykeham, pictured, (1324 – 1404), Motto of Winchester College and New College, Oxford Maybe it’s my age (61), or my upbringing (middle class Brit), but am I the only one to notice the abyss into which the use of good manners has plummeted in recent years? Nowadays it seems acceptable […]
Guest Blog: Helen Smith: The importance of workplace health and wellbeing
Group business development director at Benenden, Helen Smith talks about the importance of addressing workplace health and wellbeing, no matter the size of your business Having worked with a range of organisations from a whole host of sectors, we at Benenden know that looking after the health and wellbeing of employees is a priority for […]
Forum Insight: 10 ways to succeed at a Networking Event
Walking into a meeting room full of people you don’t know can be a scary experience. But there are proven ways to conquer this fear and make ‘networking’ enjoyable, useful and a great way to do business. Paul Rowney is here to present 10 of the best ways to nuke those networking nerves! Plan ahead: […]
Industry Spotlight: Sorting the people stuff
Hibob is the people operating system for smart modern businesses who love their staff. We’re redefining how businesses manage their people through technology, taking people management out of the back room and putting it back at the heart of the business. Bob takes care of HR & talent admin, benefits and culture to drive huge efficiencies, […]
Older workers ‘more productive’
Older workers have been found to be more resilient to stress and more productive than their younger colleagues, new research reveals. The Wrike Digital Work Report surveyed working habits from UK, the France and Germany with ages ranging from 18 through to over 55, and showed that millennials are facing the biggest workload shift while older […]
Interruption improves decision making
Teams make better decisions if they’re interrupted during their task, rather than being advised beforehand, according to new research. Published by the UCL School of Management, the effects timings and impacts of formal interventions was studied for their impact, and it showed that groups often value advice more if they are interrupted. Teams given advice […]
‘Long termism’ needed in talent management
A talent firm has urged HR teams to ensure companies take a long term approach to people management. This comes following a recent report revealing companies with long term views outperform their peers, despite the perceived need for persistent short-term planning. The study showed that long term planning in companies resulted, on average, with a […]
Forum Insight: What to expect from our Forums this year
Starting off 2017 as we mean to go on, this year’s first forum ended last week, with people from across the globe booking in to the Radisson Blu Hotel for two days of meeting, greeting, wining and dining with some of the industry’s leading names. With seminars throughout the day tailored to individual industry needs, […]
C-level execs remain cautiously optimistic for the future
A survey revealed 91.4 per cent of executives at C-level are positive looking forward, in spite of the uncertain political and economic landscape. The study surveyed executives across Europe and the United States, and showed that nearly a half believed a major business threat would come from a disruptive company cutting into their market share. Over […]
Industry Spotlight: Companies need an environment of ‘real inclusion’
A BBC investigation has suggested that applicants with ‘Muslim-sounding names’ are three times less likely to be considered by employers than those with an ‘English-sounding name,’ something The Clear Company describes as “nothing short of shocking” “CV based shortlisting is one of the most common places where bias can have an adverse impact on inclusive […]
