Afraid of having honest career conversations with your employees?
Be honest with yourself, how good are you at talking about the future with your team? When I say,...
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The benefits of gamification in business, and why it can fail
Through the use of game mechanics, gamification can tap into our innate sense of competition and desire to improve....
What to expect in the latest Hays Journal
The ageing working population, the modern leader, green workspaces and employee recognition. These are just a few of the...
How to build a business that is sustainable and authentic
The pressure for companies to go green is growing, from both consumers and employees. Furthermore, they need to show...
Is it time for your business to embrace a four-day week?
I’m very big on wellbeing in the workplace generally. Personally, I go to exercise classes every Friday morning, I...
How Warner Bros. Entertainment is supporting diversity and innovation in its industry
Kiko Washington is EVP, Worldwide Human Resources, Warner Bros. Entertainment. We spoke with him recently to discuss how the...
Six qualities you need to be an inspirational modern leader
Modern business challenges can require new approaches. Successful leaders across many different levels of seniority will need to evolve...
How one innovative organisation helps disadvantaged women get back into work
Whenever I have started things, I have always done so with a friend. I couldn’t do it on my...
Is our approach to solving the productivity crisis all wrong?
As productivity levels stagnate to below pre-financial crisis levels, is time running out for traditional measures, such as output?...
How businesses can get more from ageing workforces
Many countries will soon be faced with an ageing workforce, but too many organisations view this as a challenge....
Why it’s time to give your employees the recognition they deserve
Headline-grabbing perks have been a trend for many companies in recent years. However, some organisations are now exploring if...
Age is just a number – it’s about time we all realised that
How old do you feel? When asked that question, most of us tend to give a number which is a...
Why it’s always a good idea to take a break before starting a new job
So, you’ve just been offered your dream job, and have successfully negotiated all the essentials including your salary, benefits...
How to elevate your answer to: “Why should I hire you?”
With it often being one of the first questions asked in a job interview, how you answer, “Why should...
Are you struggling to be more creative and innovative in your work?
Fresh thinking and creativity are recognised as core skills that help workers and businesses to thrive. Most experts agree...
Disappearance of mid-skill jobs
The rate at which technology is advancing is having a deep impact on the world of work. Whether through...