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Can’t get your team on song? These teamwork theories may help you understand why It is hard to think of a workplace in which teamwork doesn’t form at least a part of the dynamic among employees. Even activities that appear solitary, such as academic research or writing, usually require cooperation with other people at some…

Few business decisions carry as much hidden financial risk as hiring the wrong person. The problem is widespread and expensive. According to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Oxford Economics, the genuine cost of a bad hire can reach three to four times the employee’s annual salary. Where the Money Really Goes Let’s take…

If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking, “Well… that was a bit all over the place,” you’re not alone. Unstructured interviews — the kind where interviewers ask questions based on instinct — are still surprisingly common. Yet research continues to show that this informal, conversational style is one of the least reliable ways…

Structured interviewing is one of the most dependable, evidence‑based methods for improving hiring accuracy — yet many organisations still rely on unstructured, conversational interviews that introduce bias and reduce predictive validity. This article explains how to implement structured interviewing step‑by‑step, so organisations can hire more effectively — especially at the junior level, where long‑term cultural…

If there’s one aspect of corporate life that is guaranteed to bring every manager out into a cold sweat, it’s the office team-building exercise Thoughts of dangling from the end of a rope or trying desperately to construct a bridge from nothing but toilet roll and masking tape spring readily to mind. Then there’s the…

If there’s one trait that every employer should want to bring out in their staff, it’s creativity. This can be broadly construed, but it has to do with a willingness to think in new ways, to solve problems, and to cast off traditions that no longer serve a purpose. To help you play your part, here…

Want to know the secret to success? It’s all about using your energy wisely. Here’s how… “It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?” Ronald Reagan. Compare the words of a former president of the United States of America with the work ethic and philosophy of Elon Musk, billionaire…

Ernest Richardson explores the role of the performance review and how to maximise its effectiveness. The appraisal: possibly one of the least-relished events of the working year. For many a manager and employee, it’s simply another hoop to jump through, another box to tick, another job to add to an already full workload. But despite…