Have you ever experienced that rush of anxiety when you must recruit a new critical role? It’s a feeling where you instinctively brace yourself for the journey ahead – the talent hunt, the associated recruitment fees, the extensive interviews, onboarding complexities, and the inherent risk of a mis-hire that can significantly impact productivity and resources. Yet, what if […]
Is Your Sales Team Engine Misfiring? Who doesn’t love the Matildas? After their inspiring run to the semi-finals at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, they became national heroes, setting unprecedented expectations for consistent top performance. Yet, despite their immense talent and ‘champion’ status, there have been periods since where they haven’t always […]
The shift to hybrid and remote work marked an abrupt shift for many of us, especially when it came to managing teams. Since it’s become the norm, I’ve seen it firsthand, and even experienced a bit myself! The challenges of fostering connection, achieving crystal-clear communication, developing trust, and cultivating a strong culture are amplified when everyone isn’t […]
What truly underpins your business’s sustained success? It’s not just brilliant strategies or innovative products. It’s the collective drive, passion, and synergy of your team. Imagine a workforce where every individual feels deeply connected to your mission, highly engaged in their role, and consistently performing at their peak. This isn’t just about hiring for skills; it’s […]
This is The Real Reason HR Struggles to Win Executive Buy-In. As a senior HR leader, you instinctively understand the impact of your initiatives – improved morale, reduced turnover, and a more skilled workforce. These qualitative outcomes are often difficult to translate into tangible business outcomes, and the kind that resonates with the C-suite can […]
The volatile global landscape amplifies the risk of bad hires, making reliable candidate assessment paramount. While no one aims to hire poorly, it happens with frustrating regularity, why is that? Experts tell us its due to factors like flawed processes, time pressure, bias, poor interviewing, and insufficient reference checks. However, a key […]
This article explores the pitfalls of relying solely on data or metrics and highlights the critical difference between being data-driven and data-informed. It advocates for a deeper, more contextualised approach: data-informed HR, which leads to more strategic, ethical, and impactful decisions. From recruitment to leadership development, the article shows how real-time, contextual insights can help […]
We have all seen firsthand the seismic shifts impacting our workplaces. The rise of AI is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s here, transforming how we operate and demanding a smarter approach to our most valuable asset – our people. In this muddled chaotic world having the best people that are the right job fit […]
We’ve all been there: standing at the crossroads of “yes” and “no” while a little voice whispers, “What if this is the wrong choice?” Indecision can feel like a heavy fog, but here’s the good news: Effective communication and decision-making are intertwined. Strong communication skills are essential for gathering information, sharing perspectives, and effectively communicating […]
When Amazon canceled its AI recruitment program in 2016 due to serious bias issues, it sparked debate about the effectiveness of AI in talent acquisition. Fast forward to today, and while AI has come a long way, it still has its quirks- like forgetting how to human. A recent post by Andreea Lungulescu , (founder […]