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How to create an inclusive and diverse culture

How to create an inclusive and diverse culture

Historically, progress on advancing diversity and inclusion has been slow, however, the pandemic has amplified earlier inequities even further. Research consistently demonstrates that the more diverse the workforce, the better the business performance, however, progress on diversity remains slow, with nine out of ten companies reporting that they struggle to implement initiatives. The key challenges include lack of employee awareness of programmes, insufficient leadership rol

How to motivate employees during uncertain times

How to motivate employees during uncertain times

Motivation accounts for 40 percent of the success of team projects, yet leaders are often at a loss as to how to effectively motivate uninspired employees. A large part of a leader’s role is to provide structure and guidance, yet many workplace studies highlight the fact that a healthy work environment isn’t just about a strong framework, but more importantly about fostering internal motivation. Successful leaders foster internal motivation by empowering employees’ sense that

Trust and accountability in a remote workplace

Trust and accountability in a remote workplace

Occupying a leadership position is not the same as leading. To lead, leaders must be able to connect, motivate, and inspire others, building trust and driving accountability. And as we continue the ongoing battle with the pandemic, leaders now have an even more compelling reason to strengthen their connections with employees. Starting from self According to a recent Harvard Business Review research, managers who cannot be in a face to face contact with their direct reports so

Turning a crisis into business transformation

Turning a crisis into business transformation

The pandemic has presented leaders and organisations with a mandate to transform how they work and embrace positive changes made out of necessity. The rapid acceleration of digital transformations and flexible working is now allowing leaders to embed the changes and establish a competitive advantage. These new ways of working with an increased focus on employee wellbeing, environmental impact and operating cost will put companies years ahead compared to pre-Covid conditions,