Build a great company culture
Building and sustaining a healthy and constructive workplace culture is one of the greatest challenges for business leaders. In a highly competitive talent market, it is imperative to position your organisation in the best possible light, to attract top talent and continue to drive growth.
IQ, EQ and now AQ…
Most of us are familiar with the use of cognitive intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) as measures of aptitude and projected performance in the workplace. However, there’s a new ‘Q’ that’s rapidly growing traction, as the true test of success in today’s modern workplace. And it’s called ‘AQ’ or adaptability quotient.
The allure of a counter offer: “Should I stay or should I go?
Quoting The Clash lyrics “should I stay or should I go” is actually a common question asked by executives when faced with a counter offer from their current employer.
A game changing recruitment trend?
At Decipher Group, we like to think that we keep one eye on the future. As a business, we’re a bunch of early adopters and leaders in the field of digital recruitment technology - so it’s important to look to where the next opportunity lies.
Walk the talk on diversity
We’re all acutely aware of the stats. Take a close look at the list of top CEOs and you’ll see an obvious lack of diversity – ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation. There’s no denying that diversity makes better business sense, and not just to the bottom line.
The human side of the CEO role
As with any leader, the best understand that it’s a continuous journey of learning and transforming. A new study of 400 CEOs from various industries and organisational structures around the globe, reveals some very interesting insights on the human side of the CEO role, that we thought was worth sharing.
What sport can teach us about diversity and hiring
Ever heard of the Rooney Rule?
OD: aligning people and business strategy
OD, Organisation Development, Organisational Development or Organisation Design… it’s becoming a catch-all phrase to describe any sort of business change, typically related to developing a constructive workplace culture.
Who do you want on your life raft
Finding new talent to join your team can be a stressful business, and rightly so. There’s nothing more crucial to the success of your business than making sure you have the right people in your team.
Top interviewing skills for corporate professionals
The key to a successful interview in the executive and management space is preparation. Having a great CV is one thing, but the ability to clearly communicate your experience, knowledge and skills under pressure is a talent in itself.