In just a matter of weeks, the world of work has been shaken by more change and uncertainty than it has experienced in an entire generation. The COVID-19 crisis is forcing organisations around the world to transform their business models, find new ways of working and question their very purpose in what feels like the blink of an eye. Continue reading How leaders can demonstrate trust in their people during difficult times
We are in highly uncertain and challenging times – times that none of us could have predicted. It is precisely because of this unpredictability that leaders and managers must start preparing now for what is likely to be a very different tomorrow. Continue reading How to prioritise employee upskilling during COVID-19 and beyond
The global COVID-19 crisis has already transformed the way in which we work in such a short space of time. As the situation continues to develop and the road to recovery is expected to be a long one, business leaders and professionals must adapt and be agile to the challenges that are presented to them on a daily basis, with valuable lessons to be learned along the way.
In this episode, I will be speaking with Simon Lance, Managing Director for Hays Greater China, to gather his valuable insights from the last four months and the considerations for business leaders going forward.
Continue reading Podcast 16: What lessons can leaders learn from the COVID-19 crisis?
As the restrictions that were put in place across the world to combat COVID-19 begin to be lifted and plans to transition back into the office are underway, we can expect a very different workplace to the one we left behind and a different way of working. So, what do HR departments need to consider as they begin this transition? Continue reading Six considerations for HR leaders when switching to a hybrid working model
With restrictions around the world beginning to slowly ease, and home working set to become more normalised, many leaders have understandably been wondering how their teams will operate post-crisis. Continue reading What is a hybrid team and how do I lead one?
Have you ever seen any film footage of astronauts returning to earth and getting out of their capsules? Their legs are wobbly, they are usually being helped out by a team on the ground, partially because their physical systems need to readjust to gravity and partially because they have been fatigued by the trauma of re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. They usually have a smile on their face though, relieved at being back on solid ground. Continue reading Life after lockdown: How to prepare for re-entry into our workplaces
Social distancing rules aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus forced mass remote working onto a significant percentage of the world’s skilled professionals. While this was designed as a temporary stop-gap, many employees have come to appreciate the benefits of working from home and wish to retain some form of flexibility once they transition back into co-located workspaces. Continue reading Want to continue working from home? Here’s how to approach your boss
