The Art of Communication. No Longer a Soft Skill
Eleanor Barlow For decades, communication has been identified as a ‘soft’ or intangible skill. However, more than 93% of employers now believe that the ability to communicate well with others…
How to Improve Employee Attitudes in the Workplace
Eleanor Barlow Negative attitudes can be toxic. Among many things, they can… Poison the working environment Effect brand health Leave a bad impression to consumers Break down the working culture…
Recognition, Reward and What Employers Need to Work On
Eleanor Barlow We often associate recognition and reward with positive and negative reinforcement of behaviour. There is, however, no need to spray your co- workers with water to show disapproval.…
Why Businesses Should be Outsourcing Data Analysis
Eleanor BarlowData analysis can help your business make smarter decisions regarding products, services, marketing and company structure. There are two possible paths to take.1. Employ in-house analysts to source, store and…
The Cruciality of Data Quality and How Organisations are Getting it Wrong
Eleanor BarlowToday we welcome Theo Davey, Head of Operations at Pansensic. Theo, why should businesses care about the quality of their data, for example their employee experience data? Theo: ‘Analysing data…
How to Aid Organisational Development
Eleanor Barlow Some leaders may feel that the occasional bonus will support organisational development. Others rely on motivational speeches. Either way, employees are your best chance of understanding how an organisation…
2019 Grocer Gold Award. What Made it Happen?
Eleanor Barlow Today we welcome David Hood, Group Innovation Director for Happen and Chief Architect of StarMaker, Happen’s emotion analytics suite. Congratulations on Happen's recent success as winner of the Grocer…
Password Theft. Criminals Behind the Screen
Eleanor Barlow Previously we discussed software piracy, email spamming and phishing. Today we delve into Password Theft and how to avoid it. Let’s be honest. We all make it easy for hackers.…
Criminals Behind the Screen. Cyber-Crime and How to Fight It.
Eleanor Barlow Cyber-CrimePiracy, Email Spamming and PhishingAccording to The Office for National Statistics, ‘over recent decades, we’ve seen a fall in overall levels of crime’. In fact, the BBC have highlighted…