31 May 2021 | COVID-19, Engagement, Flexible Working, Performance management
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella sees an increase in complexity when identifying the appropriate hybrid work model for an organisation. “The vast majority of employees say they want more flexible remote work options, but at the same time also say they want more in-person...
5 May 2021 | Performance management, Total Rewards
OLAM Group, an HR consultancy firm delivering HR solutions for their clients, including total rewards, performance and development, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Birches Group in the United Arab Emirates. Birches Group is an international HR...
12 Apr 2021 | Communication, Engagement, Performance management
Everybody has potential. Yet, companies have been struggling for decades. How do you identify it? For more than 50 years, consultancies like BCG and McKinsey are offering their views. Created in 1968, the growth share matrix prioritises business according to their...
15 Mar 2021 | Communication, Employment Law, Performance management
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...
1 Mar 2021 | Communication, Engagement, Performance management, Total Rewards
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...
22 Feb 2021 | Communication, Engagement, Flexible Working, Performance management
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...
