When you’re curious about a subject, learning about it doesn’t feel like a chore. Yet learners and organizations often fail to leverage this inborn human impulse to seek out and absorb new knowledge. Learning expert Stefaan van Hooydonk has made it his mission to change that. In this book summary, he offers a concise and …
Retailers have long been familiar with the challenges of retaining employees: employment turnover is hovering at 69% and shows no signs of slacking. But in the last two years, they’ve been struggling to find workers too—and despite continuous recruitment, retailers still can’t hire all the employees they need. Being understaffed creates high, unnecessary costs. But …
Have you gone to numerous interviews but still received no callback? It could be a telltale sign that you did not get the job. If that is the case, you need to do better in your upcoming interviews. 40% of interviewers fail applicants who do not exude confidence. A lot struggle in this aspect, especially …
Changing jobs per se is not a bad thing. It might be a necessary move for others to improve their current situation. Employment trends show that people change jobs more often than many would think. According to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, Americans switch jobs every 4.2 years. This pattern is most prominent …
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the freedom to work wherever and whenever you want? Give remote work a try! A remote job gives you the opportunity for a better work-life balance. You’ll have more time to spend with your family or become a digital nomad. You can virtually work anywhere on a flexible schedule …
A cover letter summarizes your details and professional background. Since it sets the basis for the first impression that a potential employer would have on you, make it count. Write a cover letter with a reasonable length. It should have a strong start, a compelling body, and, most critically, a lasting final paragraph. Never underestimate …
Over the past two years, the how, when, where and why of work have been challenged like never before. The way in which organisations responded to this disruption made all the difference in determining an organisation’s ability to succeed. Research from McInsey during the pandemic showed that businesses that adopted an “agile model” were able …
More and more talented employees are trying to leave their jobs. A 2021 survey finds that 63% of workers quit their jobs because they see no opportunities for advancement in their workplace. And as this Great Resignation continues, both nonprofits and for-profits encounter challenges attracting top talent. The competing job benefits from the for-profit sector …
The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety (2020) is a practical handbook for creating and maintaining psychological safety in the workplace. In order for employees to take risks, ask questions, challenge the status quo, and make mistakes – all while learning and growing – they have to feel included and safe. This book shows how leaders …
Influence is your Superpower (2022) is a deep dive on influence: how it works, why it’s important, and how you can wield it for ethical, positive results. It explores how influence operates by drawing on insights from cognitive science, linguistics, market research, and more, empowering readers to unlock their own natural powers of influence.
