What makes a good leader? And how can you improve your leadership style? We speak to Michael Smets, Professor of Management, at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, for his advice and tips on leading a team during these unusual times.
Read MoreIn this world of remote working, many things have changed. You might find yourself giving an important client presentation on zoom, attending a virtual job interview, or pre-recording a talk from your living room. When such a large part of human communication is visual, including all the cues we pick up from body language, how do you compensate for not being in the room?
Read MoreIn 2019, 7 million Americans were reportedly working from home. That’s 3.4% of the population. Now, due to Covid19, 46% of American businesses have shifted to remote working.
Read More“In-person collaboration is necessary for creativity and innovation,” says Nicholas Bloom, Professor of Economics at Stanford and co-author of ‘Does Working from Home Work?’ Bloom’s study of Chinese workers found that those who worked from home, as part of a nine-month experiment, were 13% more productive and also reported more job satisfaction.
Read MoreDid you know that being overworked is the primary reason that employees quit their jobs? Here are five tips to encourage your team to find a better work/life balance, keeping your team happy and more productive in the long-run:
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