The Halo and Horn Effect (2 minute read) In the workplace, our perceptions of others can significantly impact our judgments and interactions. First introduced by psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920, these biases can shape o...
Cultural Necessities (1 minute read) Over 35% of jobseekers are willing to turn down an otherwise attractive offer of employment if company culture isn’t a good fit. CULTURE PARTNERS RESEARCH, JUNE 2023 What was once a ‘n...
The Upside of an Engaged Workforce Culture (1 minute read) Employee engagement is more than just liking your job, it’s a measure of how committed individuals are to the company and its success. Engaged employees are more motivated toward the w...
Questioning Culture (1 minute read) The impact and value of a positive and supportive workplace or team culture cannot be underestimated. One study found that individuals employed in a workplace with a supportive and eng...
Finding Time for Feedback (2 minute read) “As companies strive to attract and retain more Gen Z’s in the workplace, they need to get better at providing them regular feedback – or get better at replacing them as they leave for...
Communication: Barriers and Strategies (1 minute read) We all need to communicate, but how can we do it more effectively? Here, we look at some of the barriers to effective communication, and some of the proven strategies that help us to b...
Trust & Communication (1 minute read) We know that the practise of active listening enhances credibility and trust between individuals and within groups. We also know the essential roles of confidence and conviction for co...
The Chill of Change (1 minute read) “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” CHARLES DARWIN Whether it’s moving house, a new job role, or new...
The Opportunity to Improve (1 minute read) During an interview with thought-leader and author Simon Sinek, he was asked, “What do you advise people who are struggling with change?” His response provided insight to how people re...
Leadership Behaviours (1 minute read) While the skilled worker is a highly valued member of any organisation, it’s the behaviours and actions of leaders which set them apart from their underperforming counterparts. When as... Leadership
Leadership Lesson #1 (1 minute read) “Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success!” ARIANNA HUFFINGTON Some of the greatest lessons in the ongoing learnings of leadership, arise from errors, mistakes, and... Leadership
Leadership v’s Leave-the-Ship (2 minute read) Nearing the end of the Heroic Age of Exploration in 1914, Captain Ernest Shackleton lead a crew of 27 skilled and intrepid explorers to the Antarctic in a quest to be the first team to... Leadership