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The Introverted Leader – Building on Your Quiet Strength

The Introverted Leader – Building on Your Quiet Strength

If you have ever felt that only loud people get promoted into management roles, then Jennifer B. Kahnweiler has news for you! Jennifer Kahnweiler, an extrovert, was perplexed as to why her husband (a self-proclaimed introvert) seemed to have broken that stereotype and become a successful manager. Following a ten-yearRead More

Managing Upwards

Managing Upwards

Ever had a boss who just wasn’t very good? Someone who shouldn’t have been employed let alone promoted to be a manager. You’re very lucky if you can have an entire career without at lease one boss like that. They can make your life hell, or you can learn toRead More

Organisational diversity linked to improved financial results

Organisational diversity linked to improved financial results

Organisations identified by McKinsey as being in the top 25% quartile for racial and gender diverse senior management teams are more likely to have returns above their industry national medians. Grant Thornton found that the difference in performance between companies in the FTSE 350 with all male board members wasRead More

The Works Recruitment champions mental health of contract workforce following tragic loss!

The Works Recruitment champions mental health of contract workforce following tragic loss!

A recruitment consultancy which specialises in placing contingent workers is training its employees in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – and urging other companies to do the same – after recognising a dangerous gap in responsibility for this vulnerable section of the workforce. The decision to ensure staff at TheRead More

Key skills to get you that job – Learning at Work Week

Key skills to get you that job – Learning at Work Week

For job seekers who want to remain a step ahead of the rest, it’s important to know what the most wanted skills are in today’s workplace. It’s not all about having the right technical know-how or the right academic qualifications nowadays. That’s still important – don’t get us wrong –Read More