Self-development? It’s on you!
Most companies talk about career development opportunities, especially when they are selling you the job during an interview! Many companies make good on their promises once you are hired and do a great job of […]
International Women’s Day matters even more in Asia
International Women’s Day (8th March) is not the same as International Bagpipe Day (10th March) or even International Day of Mathematics (14th March). The only similarity they share is that they all happen in March […]
The Future of HR: What’s in a name?
As the world of work continues to evolve, so too does the role of HR, and with it, the job titles used to describe the roles within the HR function. With new technology and changing […]
Unconscious bias, the hidden prejudice
Unconscious bias is a form of prejudice that we don’t notice, even though it affects our actions and decisions. Bias can be intentional or unintentional. It’s hard to recognise unconscious bias because we’re often not […]
Book Recommendation: Ikigai
“Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” (2017). To be honest, I don’t quite know what I expected when I started reading this book. In my mind, I was imaging some amazing […]
Book Recommendation: Extreme Ownership
Extreme Ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Published 2015 Extreme Ownership is a book on how leadership principles developed in the US Military can be applied to […]
Make the most of your L&D budget
Updated: Feb 22 Learning and development (L&D) initiatives are critical to improving employee performance, but they can also be costly. To make the most of your L&D budget, it’s important to assess existing initiatives, identify learning […]
What does your company value?
Company values are an important part of building a strong organisational culture. They provide a foundation for decision-making, guide behaviour, and shape the way people interact with each other. However, defining and implementing company values […]
Book Review: Leading in the Global Matrix
Updated: Feb 24 In Brief “Leading in the Global Matrix: Proven Skills and Strategies to Succeed in a Collaborative World” by John Futterknecht and Marty Seldman (published in 2020) has attracted some attention as one of […]
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