What I heard at the 2023 AITD Conference!
There is never enough time, is there? We all have too much to do – our inboxes are full and our to-do lists are overwhelming – but we optimistically book that training session or workshop in our diary in a few months thinking that we’ll surely have some more time by that point. Then a […]
When 3 out of 4 isn’t good enough
When it comes to talent retention and career satisfaction, a number of themes have emerged over the last few years, including the following. Whatever your industry, these are all areas that are essential not only for attracting people to your organisation but also for keeping existing employees happy and engaged at work. Strong leadership is […]
What are you personally responsible for when it comes to psychosocial hazards?
Over the centuries individuals and communities have fought for safety, equity and opportunity in the workplace. Whether in the form of laws restricting child labour in the early part of the 20th century, legislation supporting a 40-hour work week in the middle of the previous century or ongoing reforms to address sexual harassment, as a […]
THE POWER OF SAYING THANK YOU
Thank you. Two words, eight letters, that can make so much difference. From a young age we are taught to say thank you, for example, when someone does something nice for us or in response to a compliment we may have received. The art of gracefully thanking someone is as valuable in the workplace as […]
Return on Learning Dollar Calculator (ROLD): Commercial Assumptions
Whether you are a for-profit, a not-for-profit, privately owned, publicly owned, a product or a service business, delivering value and return on investment to customers, stakeholders and shareholders is essential for long-term sustainability and success. Whether you are a for-profit, a not-for-profit, privately owned, publicly owned, a product or a service business, delivering value and […]
10 Leadership Productivity & Effectiveness Hacks
Being an effective leader is a constant juggling act, often requiring dealing with insufficient time, people and resources. Great leaders have learnt the skills of prioritising and of balancing valuable resources. Implement some of the following tips to boost productivity and find some work–life balance. 1. Remember your purpose as a leader. Your role as […]
10 easy steps YOU can take to increase engagement and productivity
In this post-COVID world, four key areas of concern and conversation have emerged for many leaders. They are: the great resignation wave rising interest rates consumer and business confidence employee engagement and development. It is this fourth topic of conversation that is most impacting us here at Peeplcoach. Fortunately, thanks to the wonderful world of […]
What workers want – it hasn’t changed as much as you think!
The world has changed and, with that, you might expect that so has what employees are looking for from their careers, their employers and their workplaces. No doubt some attitudes about workplace priorities are shifting, but for employers looking to attract top-level talent, it isn’t as simple as adding sleep pods or a ping-pong table […]
Are you a talent-taker or a talent-maker?
In this post-COVID world – and I use the prefix ‘post’ very loosely – we are seeing significant talent shortages across all industries. For some of us, our industries were decimated and we are now pursuing safer and more robust fields of work. For others, the pandemic created the space and time to pause and […]
How to flip “I hate my job!” to “I love my job!”
‘I hate my job.’ How often have you heard someone say this? Probably too often to count. There was a time when I, too, said these words quite often, when I was feeling discontented, unengaged, unheard or unsupported. Fortunately, I haven’t felt this way for many years now. This does not mean that my current […]
