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A new digital world is here (1/2): The Industrial Age is comming to an endWe are currently experiencing a digital transformation in the form of a profound socioeconomic shift from top-down hierarchies to networks on a peer-to-peer basis. Many of our current beliefs are…
HR and new technologies in 2018The physical and digital world of workplaces will continue to interconnect in 2018. This will be driven mainly by artificial intelligence which will help systems learn how to better adapt to the needs…
Don’t be too pushy when negotiatingDuring negotiations, we need to press hard to gain the best deal. This certainly sounds reasonable: whoever has more power wins. However, there does exist another possibility: the party with more…
4 things that will make others perceive you in a more positive wayWhen talking to other people, there are many factors that influence how you are perceived by others. While your clothing and overall appearance play a crucial role, there are certain ways of behaviour…
Cloud computing? It's here to stayThe Internet of Things will be replaced by Internet of Everything, in which humans will be interconnected, not only devices. In the meantime, cloud computing is a hot industry with many tech…
Single or multiple sourcing? (2/2)The previous article explained that when tasks can be easily separated, it is usually better to hire two vendors. But what if the tasks you need to outsource are integrated?
Remote work is not inferior. What benefits should reward it?More and more people are working from home or elsewhere away from their employer's offices or facilities. Employee benefit systems, however, often do not include these workers. Companies are thus…
Employee engagement stands and falls with managersThe term "employee engagement" is often confused with the feeling of happiness or satisfaction at work. In reality, however, it means an emotional connection between employees, the company they work…
Three tips on role playing with colleagues to improve your communication with clientsOne of the most efficient ways to practice and try out various sales methods and ways of communication with clients (apart from the most efficient way of training – “real fight”) is to do a role play…
Good management requires continuous learningOnce you have left school and started your career, sometimes it is difficult to find opportunities for further growth.
Do you know how to steer successfully innovative ideas?Why are some people able to get their ideas rolling, while other people's innovative ideas get no attention? What makes the difference?
New LinkedIn feature for recruiters: Sharing your calendar with candidatesArranging the right time for the first meeting with potential job candidates is one of the most challenging tasks for recruiters. At the very least, it is time consuming because not every candidate is…
Single or multiple sourcing? (1/2)When there is a business-critical project to take care of and sourcing is necessary, should you look for the best single supplier, or would it be better to use several suppliers, one for each part?
Emotional intelligence and salesWhat is emotional intelligence and how is it related to traditional intelligence measured in IQ? What is the role of emotional intelligence in sales and dealing with clients? All these questions are…
Four frequent problems when managing a business teamWe're all human and we all make mistakes. Even a person that is gifted in management can make mistakes, especially when they start a new position as team leader. These mistakes then have a negative…
