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Introduction In today's rapidly changing business landscape, organizations must continually adapt and evolve to remain competitive. One crucial aspect of...

There are many different styles of leadership in business today. A Study by Daniel Goleman identified 6 styles of leadership...

Now more than ever motivating staff is key to the survival of your organisation. However, to do this whilst implementing...

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Justav JungWe all know of...

Research has shown that employees who work remotely often feel as though they are excluded from the company culture. These...

Mood affects the culture of an organisationA positive work culture is what differentiates high- performance organisations from less successful ones....

Organisation culture is the key driver in a achieving objectives. As Peter Drucker would say “ Culture eats strategy for...

There are a myriad of reasons of why employees put in long hours at the office. These range from pressure...

It has become increasingly obvious that effective leadership is hugely important in the workplace. If the leadership is not effective,...

Psychometrics refers to ‘the psychological theory or technique of mental measurement’ – (Merriam-Webster 2018). Getting a better sense of a candidate’s...

Harvard Business review describes organisational culture as a system of shared assumptions, values and beliefs which govern how people behave...

Authentic leadership emphasizes honesty, being genuine, self-awareness, emotions, and staying true to one’s self. It is built upon values and...

LinkedIn is the world’s leading online professional directory of individuals and companies, but more than that it has become an...

Edgar Schein at MIT has identified eight themes and has shown that people will have prioritized preferences for these. For...

For many years the difference between leadership and management has been debated. Are they the same? If not, what is...

As the world grows ever smaller, businesses are becoming more international and we are not just talking large multinationals. Nowadays,...

A Curriculum Vitae is a summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences and education designed to capture a prospective employer’s interest....

It’s generally accepted that organisations need to hire employees who, in addition to meeting the technical requirements for the job, naturally...

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When it comes to onboarding new employees, the majority of employers have a to-do list which focuses on paperwork, meeting...

What is narcissism? Narcissism is excessive self involvement, vanity, ego centrism and lack of regard for others. Narcissism and Leadership:...

In an era where customer feedback is everywhere and easily accessible in the Not for Profit industry, both donors and...

When your employees speak up, your organisation benefits! If your employees feel comfortable sharing their opinions and concerns or making...

From January, many prospective graduates begin to search for potential job opportunities. This is usually the time when employers begin...

The business environment we find ourselves in today is extremely competitive. Organisations are now finding it incredibly difficult to differentiate...

Globalisation means that our business and indeed our personal lives increasingly involve international networks.  In order to leverage these networks...

Even if you love everything about your job, burnout can still affect you. A person often experiences burnout when they...

The majority of leaders want to continue to improve and find ways to be more effective. However, they very rarely...

Were you one of the smartest kids in your class? You have done well in your career, however you are...

It’s hard to miss the festive spirit which is everywhere during the holiday season. Some people can’t get enough! For...

Most of the things managers do are forgettable, the actions you carry out on a day to day basis are...

Most people love a bit of competition and more importantly winning! Competition pushes us towards our goals and motivates us...

What separates great leaders from average ones? According to Daniel Goleman they answer does not lie in technical skills or...

We are currently living in a network and knowledge-based society. What this means is that we depend on our relationships...

There is a myth that only certain people have a ‘creative personality’ and if you don’t well that means you...

What happens if you are offered your dream job, but it is thousands of miles away? How do you know...

With unemployment levels falling, the need for companies to keep its top talent is intensifying. Reports suggest that the most...

Changes in technology over the last 200 years have drastically transformed the business landscape. Research carried out by Mckinsey has...

One of the things that you hear quite often in interviews is how the best part of a candidates job...

There is no doubt that being a leader is hard! Every once in a while you will have to tell...

With the holidays just around the corner it is not unusual for productivity at work to fall at the end...

We are currently living in the era of customisation. There are many different ways people today can personalise their experiences,...

Employee turnover is a fact of life. It is however, a costly fact of life. An article by Suzanne Lucas...

Why? Well, nobody likes being in a bad mood. But bad mood is more than just an unpleasant feeling. Mood...

When it comes to Brexit, there is huge concern in Ireland surrounding the impact it will have on the country,...

The business environment we find ourselves in today is extremely competitive. Organisations are now finding it incredibly difficult to differentiate...

In every team there are always members who come up with creative and useful ideas more often than other members....

Do you know where your team goes when they want to learn some new information or a new skill? A...

Transitioning to a leadership position within an organisation today is proving more challenging than it has in the past, as...

Today, digital transformation has become hugely important for businesses of all sizes. Every study, article and panel discussion involving how...

The main task of a leader is to direct attention. In order to do this, leaders have to learn how...

Emotional intelligence has become a hot topic in recent years with good reason! There is quite a lot of evidence...

Keeping a transformation successful can be much harder than anticipated. Whilst it may look like a success at the start,...

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lays our freedom and power to choose our response....

Onboarding should always be a priority for HR as data complied by Tanya Bauer, Professor of Management at Portland State...

What is it emotional intelligence?Emotional intelligence can be defined, simplistically, as being aware of one’s own emotional reactions to situations...

Given the turbulent world of the last few years a lot of people are coming under an increased amount of...

Looking for a job while you already have one can be stressful, especially in the age of social media when...

For over 20 years we have been conducting interviews and have consistently found pre-interview anxiety to be a candidate’s worst...

A Cover Letter should be typed, well-written and directed to a real person. Find out who the potential decision maker is...

Some common mistakes to avoid: DO NOT make spelling mistakes The advent of the spellchecker makes this inexcusable and reflects poorly...

What is it? Essentially, the concept claims that with the advent of fast and easy global communications mainly revolving around...

With New Year comes a slew of resolutions and plans. If you have big plans for the coming year than...

SUMMER PRODUCTIVITY SLUMP? The summer hours can be bad for business. A leading American digital media company (Captivate Network) assessed...

In a market that is picking up, good candidates are hard to attract. A large part of their decision making...

97% of business owners surveyed saw innovation as being central to their future success with 45% planning to create new...

Everybody procrastinates sometimes but there are a large number of people who chronically avoid difficult tasks and look for distractions...

CVs should cover the following areas: Personal Details Include name, address, telephone numbers & email address.   Education Include third...

Harvard Business review describes organisational culture as a system of shared assumptions, values and beliefs which govern how people behave...

As the age-old adage goes ‘people don’t quit their job, they quit their boss’. And yes, this is the case...

A recent research paper by MIT Sloan which is based on the talent management strategies of 33 multinationals with assistance...

In 1983 Howard Gardener who was an American developmental psychologist, published a book called Frames of Mind: The Theory of...

In the Business to Consumer (B2C) world, there is significant focus on customer experience, however it is just as important...