Post-COVID L&D priorities The ‘new normal’ this, the ‘new normal’ that…everybody’s talking about the new normal. But apart from a general agreement that it will include...
The rise of webinars and virtual training It should be no surprise that in these pandemic times, working from home, isolating, avoiding infection… learning and development options that...
Remote worker mental health – supporting from a distance Remote working, especially when forced by circumstances, can be stressful. Yes, there is more freedom (the pyjama trouser dress code for video...
The webinar option Let’s make an assumption: the case for workplace learning has been proven and accepted. Not so very dangerous, as assumptions go… the idea that...
Working from home for the first time? As more and more employers heed the advice on social distancing and self-isolation, more and more of us are being sent home with a laptop (maybe)...
5 key points for managing remotely in a time of Coronavirus As plans change and announcements are made daily, COVID-19 is presenting most businesses with a challenge they never thought they’d face. Although...
Management Essentials – tackling a performance issue As part of our series of free management and personal effectiveness webinars, the 6th March (10.00am – 10.45am, UK time) will feature “Management...
A few tips for running meetings If I say meetings are eternal, your mind probably leaps to a (worst) memory of sitting around a table as someone drones through an agenda and the...
Deck the halls – an HR Christmas checklist ‘Tis the season to be jolly! However, while nobody wants to be the clichéd HR killjoy… not too jolly? Sorry, but vicarious liability (“In a...
When delegation goes wrong Arguably, delegation is an absolute must-do for any manager. Not only does it develop and build your team, growing their skills and capacity, it’s...
Coaching skills for Line Managers While the business benefits of coaching in the workplace are well-established – better collaboration and teamworking, better employee retention...
Modern tools for modern learners Sure, it’s a cliché but it’s also true: the world of work has changed. Technology has removed or sidestepped national borders and language...