The art of leadership is under extreme scrutiny, as organisations struggle to find and develop the leaders they need for continued competitive advantage. Research has found that seven in ten organisations feel that their leaders are unable to effectively lead their business into the future, despite growing investment into the development of leadership capabilities.
Continue readingThe workforce landscape: Five trends that demand attention
Having previously spoken about how changing employee expectations have sparked a ‘great realisation’ among employers as to the importance of supporting their workforce, it’s now time to examine the workforce landscape and how it is driving the need for action from business leaders.
Continue readingWhat workers want: The employee trends driving organisational change
The great resignation has sparked a great realisation among employers across the globe. Business leaders are now acknowledging that they need to meet new and changing employee expectations in order to overcome the talent crisis. And failure to do so will only result in greater exodus of their workforce.
Continue readingWhy business success cannot be achieved without an engaged workforce
As we enter 2022, maintaining employee engagement will be pivotal to achieving business success. The global talent shortage remains a key concern for organisations across the globe, with a recent Deloitte survey finding that CFOs cite labour shortages as the greatest risk to their business moving forward.
Continue readingCoaching and its place within the changed world of work
With the rise in demand for ongoing learning and development within the workplace, coaching is no longer seen as a luxury. Employees are seeking opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, while businesses must future-proof their workforces to create the best possible chance of sustained success in a changed world of work.
Continue readingBuilding soft skills to beat the talent shortage
A cultural change around learning and development is needed. Covid-19 has driven a change in the skills required for both individual and organisational success. Soft skills such as problem solving, adaptability and resilience have become even more essential, yet many need help and support in enhancing these qualities – support that still remains inaccessible for many.
Continue readingBusiness leaders are facing a worrying workforce trend
The employer-employee relationship is becoming increasingly unbalanced, with businesses recognising workers as consumers. Employees are taking the time to reflect on what they want from their jobs and the standards they expect from their employer. And any long-term or growing dissatisfaction with work is being met with the same response – an exodus of talent from businesses across all sectors.
Continue readingPrimed for Success: Why businesses need to coach for soft skills
Business leaders strive to get the best out of their workforces but too often fall short. Research consistently shows that coaching makes a real impact on the productivity and fulfilment of employees. We surveyed 4,000 employees across Europe to understand the impact and importance of coaching.
Continue readingAssessing your workforce: selection and development
As organisations continue to struggle with finding the skilled talent required for success in a changed world of work, assessment should be playing a pivotal role in recruitment and talent management across all industries and sectors. Whether it’s hiring from an external talent pool or exploring scope for internal redeployment opportunities, having an unbiased and comprehensive assessment process in place is key to identifying the right person for each role, while enabling greater diversity, equity and inclusion.
Continue readingUncharted Territory: Mapping a way through the post-Covid skills crisis
Amidst a global talent shortage and rapidly transforming models of work, we surveyed 4,000 employees across Europe to understand 2021 perspectives on careers and coaching.
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