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Promote Skills-Building, Deepen Engagement
Posted on June 28, 2023Did you know that 32% of employees who changed jobs within the past year did so to learn new skills?
The workplace is changing so rapidly; AI is everywhere and people worry about becoming obsolete, so managers and leaders are clamouring for new skills to stay relevant and future-proof their careers.
Is your communication style ready for the 'next normal'?
Posted on June 28, 2023In our online environment, we have been pushed to communicate with each other in new ways. The quick onset of the pandemic moved us into a virtual space without the time to reflect on what we may be losing without in-person communication, or to discover strategies of how best to stay connected with our colleagues in the ‘next normal’.
What does ‘agility’ really mean, and how can today’s organisations level up their TA function?
Posted on June 28, 2023Words often lose potency of meaning over time. In the world of business, in particular, ‘agility’ seems to have lost some of its edge through overuse. Under its original definition, agility in business involves “ways of planning and doing work in which it is understood that making changes as they are needed is an important part of the job.”
Ask Me Anything: The Best Interview Questions for Any Search
Posted on June 28, 2023“Employers have to become flexible with their questions,” Cynthia McCutcheon, Managing Partner for Summit’s Halifax office, says to open up our conversation about the best interview questions. “Sometimes you have to go off script. It depends on the responses of the candidate. A good interviewer will read cues from the candidate and follow their gut. You can still address all the core questions but you will gain insights into the person if you follow their lead.”
The Future of Remote Work
Posted on June 28, 2023Imagine being in New York, your colleague in Tokyo, another in London, yet all of you are sitting in the same room. Not just any room, but an innovative workspace filled with whiteboards for brainstorming, 3D project models that you can view and manipulate together, and comfortable lounge areas for those moments of casual catch-ups and quick team huddles. Now picture all these happening without the hustle of airports, jet lag, or even stepping out of your home. Far-fetched sci-fi fantasy? No, it's the exhilarating reality ushered in by immersive meetings in VR, with pioneering companies like LineZero leading this work revolution.
Influential Leadership
Posted on June 28, 2023How do you know if you are an effective leader? The best leaders that we see tend to bring a certain mindset to the table. That mindset is made of of 4 key things: Empathy, Results-Orientation, Agency and Self Management.
A Safe Workplace – Beyond Physical Security
Posted on June 28, 2023Cyber-bullying, harassment, and other behaviours that can have a profound effect on employee well-being and sense of security are on the rise. It’s not enough to make sure the workplace is physically secure – it must also provide psychological safety and support.
How to Bring Curiosity, Courage, and Objectivity to Talent Conversations
Posted on June 28, 2023Future talent and succession planning are high on the HR agenda. RHR’s Dan Russell and Cristina Jimenez recently hosted an online session where they discussed how to bring curiosity, courage, and objectivity to talent conversations in order to drive equity, insight, and clarity into talent management processes.
A complete guide to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Posted on May 30, 2023In today’s uncertain economy, HR professionals are facing a tougher-than-ever talent market. As hiring fluctuates, businesses are necessarily downsizing their TA teams, only to be met with a sudden need to rapidly assemble a larger talent function. What’s more, a global talent shortage is making the right candidates harder to find.
The ROI of Leadership Coaching: Three Benefits for Employers
Posted on May 30, 2023Great employers know the benefits of investing in their people. Increased productivity, high levels of employee engagement and retention, and increased revenues are three benefits frequently noted when thoughtful employee development programs are put in place.
The Psychology of Feedback: Why Executives Struggle and How to Overcome It
Posted on May 30, 2023Any teacher, coach, or elite performer understands that accurate, well-timed feedback enhances performance. Yet many executives are uncomfortable with the part of their job that requires them to develop the members of their team. All too often you see highly confident people hesitate, procrastinate, or simply avoid providing feedback altogether. Why do so many executives find this part of their job so hard? The roots can often be found in the executive’s personal psychology.
Workplace Culture: How to Build and Defend It
Posted on May 30, 2023You have probably heard “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” The reality is that both are important. It is also true that even the best strategy is at risk if you don’t have the right culture. As trends like the new world of work, increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in many industries, and business transformation continue, leaders need to be prepared to defend and, at times, reimagine organizational culture.