Beyond Recruitment: Unlocking the Full Potential of Psychometric Tools
Psychometric tools are invaluable for understanding people. But are you unlocking their full potential? These tools are popular in recruitment and selection processes, yet their insights can power so much more across your people processes. Release value across the Employee Lifecycle Take one of our clients, for example. They initially used psychometric assessments to find […]
The Leadership Edge: Embedding Critical Thinking into Team Culture
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, critical thinkingisn’t just a “nice-to-have” skill—it’s an organisational imperative. It’s thefoundation of innovation, sound decision-making, and resilience in the faceof complexity. But how can HR professionals and senior leaders fosterthis vital skill within their teams? Let’s explore what critical thinking is, why it’s more important than ever,and practical […]
Talent Strategy That Drives Your Organisational Strategy: A Blueprint For Success
Research consistently demonstrates that when organisations align the right people with the right skills to the right priorities, the impact can be seen across key strategic indicators including: boosted morale, enhanced productivity, greater innovation, and stronger financial results. The secret? A talent strategy that isn’t just about adopting HR best practices but is laser-focused on […]
New Year, New Goals… time for a NEW approach?
What Can Psychology And Motivation Theory Tell Us About How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Become Enduring, Long-Term Behavioural Change? Research suggests that 33% of people who resolve to change something about their behaviour this New Year won’t make it until the end of January without admitting defeat. Even when we feel completely committed […]
Authentic Leadership Development: Focus where it matters
Why Leaders should stop developing areas of weakness and focus on what they’re good at.
Psychological Safety: A Fearless Checklist for Leaders
Fear was a prominent feature of my undergraduate Psychology degree. Aside from the sweat-inducing moments when I was called on in seminars to offer insightful comment on the paper I had ‘lightly skimmed’ (gulp). I recall conducting lab experiments subjecting my fellow students to monotone pictures of faces showing fearful expressions as a means to […]
Self-Development: addressing areas of weakness or capitalising on strengths
Today I heard about a team within a financial services organisation who were told that they should all be focusing on becoming completer – finishers, even if this isn’t their natural style. A completer – finisher is one of the 9 team roles that Belbin identified in his Team Inventory – an assessment to determine […]
What have you got in your HR toolbox for tiredness?
How to make it through tough times at work when time off is not an option
Get motivated and stay motivated!!
How long did your commitment to your New Year’s resolutions last? Do you even remember what they were? If not, you’re not alone – research has suggested that 33% of people who make a New Year’s resolution won’t even make it until the end of January without throwing in the towel. National Motivation Day is […]
Can I train myself to be happier?
Michael Mosley was featured in an episode of “Horizon” on BBC Two on Wednesday 10th July in which he, a self-confessed pessimist, attempted to train himself to be more optimistic. Mosley described how he always looks at the negatives of a situation, generally believes that the worst will happen and spends a lot of time […]