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If you have already been working in HR for some time, you will surely remember some of your initial mistakes. These were unpleasant and embarrassing situations but also crucial lessons for your future…
How Nokia failed (2/2): Decline of NokiaThe previous article described how the success of Nokia emerged. Now we will see how the CEO wanted to do something about agility and entrepreneurialism being erased by rapid growth after 2001.
Tips for team leaders: How to avoid a drop in productivity during the holidaysWork performance often decreases dramatically with the onset of the holiday season. Even though there is often more work than usual, many business team managers have to deal with a slowdown in…
Follow these 3 steps and you will never have another angry clientThere are numerous articles on handling an angry customer. They deal with how you should talk to them, what to say, how to set up cooperation for the future and what to avoid so as not to anger the…
A fundamental shift is coming: A single holistic networkThe Internet of Things will connect every person and every thing into a single global network. The network effect will be accelerated – as a result, power will be shifted from elites to peers, mass…
Saudi Arabia seriously considers the NEOM investment zone constructionSaudi Arabia has come with a number of projects aimed to reducing the kingdom's dependence on oil exports. One of them is the NEOM business and industrial zone.
Virtual meetings: Managing time more effectivelyIf you are leading a virtual meeting or a webinar, managing the time effectively is crucial. Don’t try to cover everything that could be covered and say everything that could be said. Instead, focus…
How to achieve more with the same amount of timeWe're used to reacting we're used to checking and responding to digital tools very quickly. But those email and Facebook checks add up. Your time is precious, hence you should plan better. The…
Why power matters in negotiations, plus a checklist for next timeTo get the best results from what happens at the negotiating table, you as a negotiator need to maximise your power. You can achieve it thanks to the resources we described in a previous article - the…
The use of analytical tools in HR is no longer an option but a necessity. Some companies are already using them, but many still don't understand or don't want to understand their purpose and…
5 tricks to keep you from getting stressed when selling over the phoneTelesales is a source of bad moods and stress for many salespeople. Stress and a negative attitude lead to bad reactions on the part of prospects, followed by bad results, and consequently to an even…
3 steps for better cybersecurity (1/2): Board directors are responsibleAccording to estimates offered by various studies, 70-90% of organisations globally lack sufficient cybersecurity. It is important to realise that this is by no means the sole responsibility of IT…
How to lay off your colleague (2/2): Last stepsAfter you have delivered the news of the termination, your job isn't over. In the previous article, we saw how to best approach the critical and unpleasant part of the termination process. Now we'll…
Poor LinkedIn profiles: a view from recruitersRecruiters devote an enormous amount of time to studying LinkedIn profiles, most of which, after a while, might start to look identical. Hence the advice that job seekers ought to include something…
4 mistakes recruiters should avoidIt is by no means unusual for recruiters to experience disappointment in their attempts to acquire a promising candidate. The reasons for a candidate deciding not to join your company may remain…
