A quiet office can be a sign of an efficient workforce – but it can also mean people aren’t communicating effectively. In the modern workplace, collaboration is key. But how can you break the silence and encourage people to talk to each other? The Death of Small Talk explores how we can revitalise office chatter and […]
The Internet, mobile devices and cloud technologies are allowing businesses and employees to connect more than ever before – even when out of the office. Statistics show that in 2015, over four million Britons were working from home. Over 30 per cent of those working remotely believe that their productivity has increased as a result. […]
HCL is a $6 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise comprising of two companies listed in India – HCL Technologies and HCL Infosystems. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India’s original IT garage start-ups. The company has a network of offices in 26 countries. Its central philosophy is ‘Employee First, Customer Second’, which […]
The following case study was provided as part of the evidence for the effectiveness of employee engagement strategies in improving performance, productivity and, in the private sector profitability. It has been used cumulatively with other submissions compiled by many leading companies and organisations to leave little room for doubt about the statistical importance of engaging employees. This particular case […]
Over a 6 month period Colt Technology Services transformed itself. Through the use of storytelling as a key communications tool, Colt was able to create a change programme which engaged its employees and detailed the passion of its people ensuring there was ‘unity for the common purpose’ by using their own employees as Champions for […]
In large organisations, organisational and leadership development interventions are often different; communicated through un-inspiring powerpoint presentations to translate the key messages, leaving individual leaders cynical. Strategic narrative which is agreed and implemented by the senior management team can add several benefits: allowing co-creation as a group, the team can overcome any negativity and/or misinterpretation attached […]
With the use of a Facilitation specialist, the MD was able to share the company vision and mission, after the senior management team recognised the need for change to ensure its survival. The IiP framework was utilised to help the company put in a new matrix structure which aided employee self-management, confidence and leadership abilities […]
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