Effective communication is like a two-way street; information and ideas must travel both ways to reach a shared destination of mutual understanding. A successful journey is just as much about inbound communication—listening—as it is about outbound communication—speaking. But just like on physical journeys, sometimes communication breaks down. In and out of work, when you are […]
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Thursday 6 February 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
What is in store for learning and development this year? We’ve asked 11 industry experts to share their key predictions for 2025. What does this new year have in store for busy learning and development folk? With a hefty dash of expert advice and a crystal ball (most likely a repurposed snow globe), we endeavour […]
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Thursday 9 January 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
At the end of the year, when colleagues come together to celebrate the festive season, this can bring joy as well as conflict. When we watch others struggle with conflict, we may want to step into the role of peacemaker. Whether it’s a potential conflict at the office party or a heated disagreement around the […]
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Thursday 2 January 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
Each year, we compile our favourite articles, which feature insights from our monthly Forbes column and other leading HR and business publications. Our 2024 News and Resources PDF includes: A Forbes article, which looks at where to focus when it comes to employee retention. This was our most popular publication for Forbes in 2024. A feature in HR Director, which asks […]
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Thursday 19 December 2024 | Author:
Alice Mitchell
Kindness is not usually a word one associates with conflict. When a teammate feels wronged by a colleague, the focus tends to be on establishing who’s right and who’s wrong. Emotions are often running high, both in the heat of the moment and after one has dwelt on the situation. Summoning the desire and generosity […]
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Monday 2 December 2024 | Author:
Anna Shields
