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Colin D Ellis explains how to make change stick. Organisations talk a lot about change and transformation, but in general most aren’t very good at doing it. A recent SAP survey found that of the 84 per cent of organisations that started transformation initiatives in the past year, only 3 per cent had actually successfully completed one.
Phoebe Reid writes about the key considerations for building connection across the organisation post Covid-19. Companies are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory as their employees return to the office post Covid 19 and are learning how to work together again. Building connectedness is an important part of working together successfully and links closely to employee engagement and ultimately meeting business goals.
Jo Hands unpacks some quick tips for engaging your workforce. Engaging your workforce isn’t easy. Every generation is engaged differently. So one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to increasing engaging with your workforce doesn’t work. You need to think outside the box and ensure your approach is tailored.
Phoebe Reid writes about the key people capabilities companies need to consider. Capabilities describe the skills, knowledge or attitudes needed for a given task and are used to assess an employee's effectiveness. They can be looked at as human or people capabilities and technical capabilities. In this article we are focusing on some of the key people capabilities that companies should consider as essential for their organisation.
Phoebe Reid writes about recruiting versus developing your existing staff. It is fabulous when everything seems to be humming along with your team, they are working well together, have a good understanding of their role and business and are motivated and engaged. But then someone resigns!
Jo Hands, Whiteark’s Co-founder & Director, writes about the art and inherent need for connection. Connection is defined as a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else - and it’s important, probably more than you’ll know. But did it have to take a global pandemic, border closures and state lockdowns for us to realise just how important connection really is?
Phoebe Reid writes about how the global Covid pandemic has brought uncertainty to both businesses and life. To be set up for success in 2021, it is important that employees can shift their mindset from just surviving each week to truly thriving.
There are many resources you can draw on to understand what makes a good leader but you will find there are many varied opinions. In my experience, I have learnt the most from the poor leaders I have worked for as they have really emphasised what not to do if you want to be a good leader. Below is a list of what to avoid if you want to make a good leader...
Most people assume building the right culture within a company is simple, but the reality is, it’s quite difficult and very few do this well. Being a start-up or smaller company makes it easier to manage, influence and build the desired culture but as companies grow and evolve it is important that you hold the right culture, and ensure it is driven from the top down.
Phoebe Reid writes about us moving towards the new working landscape. As we start to move towards Covid normal, businesses are starting to plan for their employees to return to the office. Here are some things to consider and action from a people perspective.
Phoebe Reid writes on the effect of Covid19 on mental health and wellbeing. According to The Australian newspaper, over 1 million Australians have sought mental health treatment during Covid 19. In Victoria this is a real worry with a 30% rise in mental health cases…
Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, many corporate employees felt that working from home was a treat, but how are people feeling now that they have no choice but to work from home? Are you feeling connected enough to your superiors and team members?
On the surface working from home sounds pretty good. Not so much when it’s all day, every day. Leading your team through COVID is a real challenge and requires the leader to demonstrate genuine compassion and ability to communicate.
