Join us for an exclusive joint event with BSI (British Standards Institution), on Wednesday 11 October, 12.00 – 17.10, where we will explore the challenges of working smart with disruptive technologies and intelligence. In this masterclass, Dr Peter Bloom will share insights into his new innovative Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures group (REEF) –Continue reading “Disruptive Technologies and Intelligence: Business Opportunity or Threat?”
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Skills Shortage Looming
Around the world, governments are predicting serious employment challenges relating to a pending shortage of key skills. The UK Commission for Education and Skills (UKCES) contributes to policy and research on employment and in its report, Working Futures 2012-2022, predicts that by 2022, two million vacancies requiring higher level skills will arise. In another recentlyContinue reading “Skills Shortage Looming”
Today’s learning landscape – how L&D is supporting democratisation, creativity & innovation, leadership & change
Guest blogger: Sue Parr, Head of Executive Education at The Open University Business School looks at the business challenges behind the buzzwords. This content first appeared on HR Magazine, an online HR publication for people-focused, forward-thinking, business leaders who want insight into, and examples of, business-contextualised HR to develop high-performing organisations. Many managers are recognisingContinue reading “Today’s learning landscape – how L&D is supporting democratisation, creativity & innovation, leadership & change”
The Power of Trust webinar, 12 June
How powerful is trust in the workplace? Join us for the latest Business Perspectives webinar on The Power of Trust on Thursday 12 June at 7pm (BST). REGISTER NOW!
4 ways to build trust: A billion ways to lose it.
Guest blogger: Richard Byford, Open University Business School MBA alumnus and Director of Stablebridge Ltd, a company specialising in business resilience and repairing broken business relationships. It used to be that you could build your reputation or brand simply by spending money on advertising and clever PR. As long as your name didn’t make itContinue reading “4 ways to build trust: A billion ways to lose it.”
Best Practices for Creating the Culture of Trust in Your Organisation
Guest blogger: Ahmed Bahwa, Senior HR Manager, Al Bakio International. This content first appeared on HRZone, an online HR publication dedicated to bringing science, opinion, analysis and insight to bear on the rapidly-developing HR function. Culture plays the role of cement in binding the members of a group together. If cement is not good it malfunctionsContinue reading “Best Practices for Creating the Culture of Trust in Your Organisation”
The Power of Trust Masterclass
Have you read our latest blogs on trust? Do you want to find out more about why trust is key to long term competitive advantage and learn how to repair and build trust? You can understand its dynamics in your own organisation and continue the discussion at the next Business Perspective Masterclass on The PowerContinue reading “The Power of Trust Masterclass”
Paradise Lost? Trust and big business
Guest blogger: Karen Drury, Consultant, fe3 consulting. This content first appeared on HRZone, an online HR publication dedicated to bringing science, opinion, analysis and insight to bear on the rapidly-developing HR function. Trust, like love, makes the world go round. Academic writers and practitioners alike believe that it has significant benefits. Trust canContinue reading “Paradise Lost? Trust and big business”
The neuroscience of trust and how it can improve your engagement results
Guest blogger: Jan Hills, Partner, Head Heart + Brain. This content first appeared on HRZone, an online HR publication dedicated to bringing science, opinion, analysis and insight to bear on the rapidly-developing HR function. A while ago I was working with a leadership team who got into a debate about trust. The team was split with theContinue reading “The neuroscience of trust and how it can improve your engagement results”
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