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IT Talent Shortages in a Viral Pandemic
almost 4 years ago by Dave JohalWe are living through unprecedented times: times that are testing individuals, businesses and essential services. While some sectors have seen their operations temporarily shut down, others are seeing that an organisation’s ability to flex and adapt is making the difference between those thrown into chaos and those that are thriving – all despite the daily challenges we’re f...
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Maintaining engagement and connection with furloughed employees
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisMost employees would say they don’t have the time to reflect on their personal goals and ambitions, to explore their values or what drives them in their careers – let alone spending time brushing up their skills or developing new capabilities. Being furloughed is a great opportunity to invest in ourselves in a way that we wouldn’t ‘normally’ allow ourselves to do. For many, ...
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Tips for Leading Virtual Meetings
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisRunning efficient meetings can be a difficult task under the best of circumstances. When all attendees are remote and reliant on technology, the challenge can be even greater. Here are tips for how you can help ensure your virtual meeting runs smoothly. Set an agenda It’s second nature to interpret physical and facial cues in person, but this becomes harder when you c...
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How To Boost Your Professional Skills During Lockdown
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisAs we all settle into new ways of remote working and collaborating, now is a good time to take stock of which professional skills you have that increase your value as an employee, and which skills may need to be updated to meet changing demands. While some of the more traditional professional development opportunities, such as workshops, conventions and conferences, have bee...
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The Importance of Social Care during the COVID-19 Crisis
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisComment by Sarah Munday, operations director, Brook Street: There is much focus on the social care sector and its vital role in delivering support during the COVID-19 crisis. Carers on the frontline see its importance first-hand. It is positive that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has commended care workers across the country for the crucial service t...
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Career development advice for remote workers
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisWorkplace requirements are constantly changing and evolving. Increasingly, today’s workers understand that they need to grow and adapt their skill sets throughout their working life to keep up and remain employable. As part of ManpowerGroup, we call this ‘learnability’. Focused less on what you already know and more about your capacity to learn, this is a way for worker...
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What Comes Next? Looking to the Future of Work
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisAs we begin to see countries around the world starting to relax their lockdown measures and reduce restrictions, businesses are beginning to create plans for a return to a new normal. Early waves from South Korea and Singapore, and now New Zealand, the Nordics, Spain, Italy and others are planning how to ease thousands of employees safely back to work in the coming weeks a...
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How to excel at video interviewing
almost 4 years ago by Daniel StackJob-seeking looks different these days. With businesses practicing social distancing as much as possible, traditional interviews have morphed into virtual exchanges, with video taking centre stage. Here are ways to master the "new normal" of virtual interviews. Practice the "route" to avoid technical difficulties It's common practice to drive to the location before you...
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How Leaders Can Foster Innovation in Times of Crisis
almost 4 years ago by Kevin MinnisIn times of uncertainty, the importance of strong leadership increases. Team leaders set the tone for how an organisation responds to change, as well as keeping the team morale up. Businesses need to be guided with a steady and reassuring hand, and at the same time be able to pivot and respond with agility when the situation demands it. Grit, persistence and collectivene...