There is no company without people. Artificial intelligence may be gaining more and more ground, but without guidance and without the sensitivity and creativity of the human being, not even the most elaborate system can yield satisfactory results. It’s therefore unnecessary to state how important it is for companies to take care of their employees […]
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8 tips for improving remote employee engagement
The transition to hybrid workplaces or 100% remote working is a growing trend: what seemed to be a necessity in pandemic times is now a concrete reality. The benefits are many, of course, especially in terms of costs and psychological and physical well-being of the employee. However, there is always the other side of the […]
Are you a good listener at work?
The reason we have two ears and only one mouth is that we need to listen more and speak less This pearl of wisdom attributed to Zeno of Cizio is quite well known but scarcely applied because listening is still an undervalued skill. A study by the Academy of Management showed that while 78% of […]
10 effective brainstorming techniques for teams
In a company it’s very important to stimulate the creative process. One of the most popular techniques is brainstorming, a series of actions aimed at helping teams improve the development of new ideas. The term dates back to the 1940s and was coined by advertising executive Alex F. Hosborn, who included it in his book […]
Constructive criticism: how to approach managers
The world of work is increasingly moving towards flat organisations: the hierarchy remains but is much less rigid than in the past. The result is a more direct relationship between managers and employees, where discussions are transparent and the approach is more fluid. In these working environments information and skills spread faster, allowing a quicker […]
7 types of fun activities to improve employee engagement
Companies with a good corporate culture are the ones that always achieve the best results in terms of performance and profit. In these contexts people are more loyal and employee turnover is reduced, which is a factor that allows for significant cost savings, given the investment needed to research and train new recruits. Building a […]
5 behaviours to copy from successful teams
The strength of a team depends as much on the single individuals as it does on the relationships between them. A team may be made up of the company’s best talents, but if there is no trust and mutual respect, it’s difficult to achieve great results. We can compare the office team to any sports […]
Team building and problem-solving with the “Straw Man proposal” method
There are many ways of solving problems at work: some are scientific and others are more creative, like brainstorming. An interesting proposal to generate shared solutions by stimulating the participation and creativity of all the involved resources has been developed by McKinsey & Company, a worldwide famous consulting firm. The “straw man proposal” method is […]
Manager and hybrid workplace: the 3 essential soft skills
Education, technical skills and experience are the heart of a CV and represent essential elements in the selection of a manager. Today, however, they are no longer sufficient, especially when it comes to hybrid workplaces. Having a fragmented team, divided between office and teleworking, can be arduous for many companies. To overcome this challenge a […]
5 tips for becoming a successful project manager
A successful project is the result of a perfect organisation of activities, time and resources. Who is the person in charge of this activity? Let’s start by clarifying the roles. The Project Manager (or PM) is the person who is in charge of managing all the phases of a project, from the selection of dedicated […]