Many small business owners believe psychometric assessments are only for large, resource-rich companies. This misconception directly impacts your bottom line through poor hiring choices, wasted training resources, not to mention the average $20,000 cost to replace an employee (ELMO 2024 HR Industry Benchmark Report) What if psychometric tools were affordable, flexible, easy to understand, scalable, and could increase in […]
It doesn’t matter whether you are an SME or Multinational people management skills have become more critical than ever. While working from home has become a widely accepted norm, leading teams in this evolving environment demands a refined set of capabilities from contemporary leaders. Now is an opportune moment for you to sharpen your focus on this area, […]
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if every new hire on your sales team arrived with their own personalised instruction manual? Imagine knowing, right from the start, exactly how to motivate them, what challenges they’ll naturally excel at, and where they might need a little extra coaching. This isn’t a “pie in the sky” dream; it’s precisely […]
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 […]