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How to find the right communication for your team
As we entered lockdown about a year ago, communication went out of control. We didn’t know what to expect. The uncertainty brought up fears. Leaders and HR in many organisations worked around the clock to secure guidance. Yet, news quickly became old news. Employees...
4 tips to introduce financial well-being
The 8th International Day of Happiness took place this last weekend. This year’s theme“Happiness for All, Forever”underlined the link between happiness, health and well-being. Health is more than the absence of illness. It’s also more than just physical healthy....
How to lead difficult conversations
The big wave of layoffs seems to be behind many of us. Still, difficult conversations are far from being over. An employee’s performance has dropped or there’s conflict amongst team members. While many leaders don’t want to hold these tough conversations, there’s no...
Micro-learning is here to stay
2020 accelerated digital transformations and there’s no stopping. Companies have to predict how their products and services are changing in the future. Constant agility is key and HR has to work with the business to set up their teams for success. L&D teams are...
Burnout
We’ve heard it again this week. Zoom fatigue is real. Unfortunately, so is burnout and more and more individuals are heading towards it. What is the problem? While the term “burnout” was coined in the 1970s, it wasn’t always clear what it is. The World Health...
5 tips to give feedback to remote employees
Employees are starving for feedback, managers are longing for high-performance team and yet, communication around performance is one of the most often avoided topics. Nobody wants to be the bad guy when providing constructive feedback. While in recent times, sharing...
We need more human understanding
"Stop moaning!" This is what KPMG’s chair Bill Michael told the firm’s UK staff last week. It has cost him his job. It’s likely that you’ve read the articles around this town hall meeting. How could this happen? How could a few words lead to a resignation of the head...
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2020 Legal changes and implications 2020 saw a number of legal changes in the UAE and the region. We saw the introduction and implementation of Economic Substance Reporting, creating a framework of regulation and disclosure. In November 2020, the decision to allow...
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The team at OLAM Group wishes you, your team and your loved ones Happy Holidays. May you find health, happiness and peace during the festive season and through the coming year.
5 ways to celebrate year end with your team online
Recognise your team’s achievements during your year end celebrations. These celebrations offer a great opportunity to reflect on the entire year and acknowledge the accomplishments. Throughout the year, your employees have contributed to the survival and growth of...
How to introduce career conversations
Traditionally, performance discussion focused on the past. While goals were set at the beginning of the performance cycle, managers all too often dreaded giving feedback or discussing developmental opportunities. Training departments have created and executed...