We may be out of the first quarter in 2022, but the challenges we all face around motivation remain the same. Working remotely remains tough and the strain of uncertainty, particularly with recent world events, is still high, which is we are sharing some thoughts on motivating your team.
Read MoreIn a world where technology is replacing a lot of human contribution, we should be looking ahead to see what skills will be helpful in the future. The majority of children who have just started school recently will work in jobs that don't even exist today.
Read MoreRaising employee engagement is a subtle but crucial goal of any manager. This is a critical element of any team management and has a direct impact on business performance, team morale, and individual motivation. While everyone goes through periods in their career of feeling more or less engaged, here are some ways you can ensure you maintain a higher and consistent level of engagement among your team as a leader:
Read MoreMaking sure that the very best talent in your company stays on can be a difficult balance. You want to have people grow with the company but also invest in the person's individual career trajectory. We came up with a few top tips to help you navigate this tricky subject.
Read MoreAs your teams grow and expand, we know that finding the right talent to match your company's needs can be a tough challenge. With many companies competing for the same talent and the skills shortage in the market is acute, hiring new people can be a pain point for many managers.
Read MoreWe understand that getting the right candidate hired is a major challenge for every company, doesn't matter if you're a start-up, scale-up or well-established firm. We have researched talent selection a lot and the one shared theme that stands out is having the right process for selection in place. So, here are some easy steps to ensuring your selection process is robust:
Read MoreGood leaders develop teams to upskill them, increase their capabilities, and keep them motivated. Supporting the continued growth of your team is far more important than being technically excellent. Overall, supporting your team members’ development involves…
Read MoreAs a team leader you need to explain strategic decisions and champion them with the rest of the organisation. You will also have increased exposure to stakeholders outside the people you work with, and need to communicate with them clearly and logically. Here are some tips to help you manage this like a pro!
Read MoreBecoming a team leader is an exciting and challenging endeavor. All too often this transition comes without any guidance on what is expected of people managers, or how to be a good one. At Learnitect, we’ve designed a handbook to facilitate a smooth transition into management. We know from our experience that great leaders who are well respected by their teams demonstrate three key pillars of competence:
Read MoreLearnitect and Ignite recently hosted a breakfast roundtable with People Ops representatives from over 30 fast growth tech companies including Treatwell, Google, Box, Lovecrafts, iwoca, Makers Academy and many more. We’ve written up our notes below for anyone that didn’t make it, and if you’d like to come to the next one, please email us.
Read MoreAbadesi Osunsade is the founder of Hustle Crew, a career advancement community for the underrepresented in tech, and the author of new careers advice book, Dream Big Hustle Hard: A Millennial Woman’s Guide to Success in Tech, available on Amazon now. She has worked at Amazon, Groupon and is currently a part of the community team at Product Hunt / AngelList.
Read MoreThis week I spoke to Amy Gilman - Director of HR and L&D at La Fosse. La Fosse has an incredible track record, having been in the Top 20 Best Small Companies to Work For in the Sunday Times for the past 5 years and in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 2011, 2013 & 2014, so I was keen to hear what they were up to behind the scenes.
Read MoreLearnitect and Ignite recently hosted a breakfast roundtable with People Ops representatives from over 30 fast growth tech companies including Iwoca, Gousto, GoCardless, Bulb, Farfetch, Appear Here, Yieldify, Makers Academy and many more. We’ve written up our notes below for anyone that didn’t make it, and if you’d like to come to the next one, please email either Ed or Boris.
Read MoreThis week I spoke to Zoe Jervier, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Entrepreneur First. Entrepreneur First takes individuals and over a 6 month period turns them into VC backed businesses. Although Learnitect is not backed by EF, I was on their programme 6 months ago, and a lot of the thinking that culminated in Learnitect happened in the creative environment they nurture.
Read MoreThis week I spoke to David James, who was at Disney 8 years, leading first the UK L&D department before becoming Director for L&D across EMEA, and now is a Digital Learning Strategist for Looop (we’ve mentioned them a couple of times before, as they supply the platform for ASOS and Learnitect’s digital content).
Read MoreAs the former Head of People & Operations at Mastered, and advisor to multiple start-ups, Michael Walker has a fascinating perspective on L&D. Mastered is itself a talent development business, focusing on the skills creative talent needs in the fashion industry, so they are always looking for ways to develop people in new and improved ways. Here are the main takeaways from our conversation:
Read MoreLast week we attended a dinner hosted by Forward Partners for their portfolio companies and mentors. We facilitated the conversation on scaling people and operations, and captured as much of the ensuing conversation as we could here.
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