Autonomy is freedom. It’s independence. It’s when you throw away the Lego instructions and still build something that resembles a spaceship. It’s also one of the toughest things to get right as a manager.

A sense of accomplishment is a lovely thing, and it’s also crucial for a productive workplace. Remove that glowing feeling and things start to unravel pretty quickly. So, how can we help employees gain a sense of accomplishment?

Understand the real driver of your business – the people. Peakon.

Asking for feedback from anyone can be a daunting process, especially when you may not know what the response will be. However, feedback is crucial for the continued growth of any business, and for maintaining a good level of trust between employees and their leaders. But is there a right time to start gathering this feedback?

With dozens of networking events always on offer, an increased number of outreach opportunities through platforms such as LinkedIn, and more ways than ever to cross paths with potential candidates, there is a huge pool of talent at your doorstep. Perhaps you will meet these potential candidates before you’re ready to hire. But that doesn’t mean you should let them pass you by…

Last week, I presented at the HR & Workforce Analytics Innovation Summit on how to engage with your employees in the right way using the tools and systems that are already out there. We were asked by a number of attendees for a summary of the presentation, so here it is…

With over twenty years of HR experience in companies such as Shell and Credit Suisse, Dirk Verburg shares his insights on how to effectively implement engagement surveys into your business and boost your bottom line.

Why does employee engagement dip over time? We use our data to show you the cause, and provide some simple tips for keeping your longest-serving employees engaged.

Everything you need to know about how to deal with employees experiencing loss, and what your business can do to help.

Usually, we encourage employees to strive for success, and forget to prepare them for failure. But the smartest leaders are the leaders who see failure as an opportunity…

As a leader and manager of a team of millennials, I’ve learned a lot. Mainly, the real issue- it’s not them that’s the problem, it’s you!

Ran an employee engagement survey and scored superb ratings? Great. That means your journey has just begun.