Landing a well-deserved pay rise takes more than just hoping your boss rewards your hard work. During times of budget cuts or leadership changes, the onus falls on employees to convince management they merit higher compensation. Approach the negotiations strategically and back your case with evidence demonstrating the immense value you contribute. Rather than making […]
Human Resources (HR) managers and professionals face particular challenges in terms of running an effective HR strategy in a team that is small and often multidisciplinary. No matter the size of your organisation, effective HR management is needed in order to meet consumer demands and to enable the smooth running of the business. Let’s take […]
Phillip Khan-Panni, MBA, FPSA and ATM, discusses the many reasons why cross-cultural training is important to every business. The whiskey liqueur, Irish Mist, is sold around the world, but had limited success in Germany. Clairol’s curling iron, the Mist Stick, also failed in that country. The reason was the same for both products – mist is […]
Continuing Professional Development or CPD is the process of continual learning. Professionals undertake CPD to keep up to date with changes in their field, as well as learn new skills, and develop their knowledge or experience. Certain industries and professional bodies require or encourage their members to undertake a certain number of CPD hours every year […]
Few words in the English language are as misappropriated as often as the word strategy. While most think they know what it means, the majority have very little idea as to how a successful strategy should be planned and implemented. Let’s take a look at a few tips on how a strategy can be effectively […]
Recent research conducted by iReach Insights on behalf of Google has found that SMEs need to implement cybersecurity measures. Despite the fact that Irish SMEs are increasingly aware of the importance of a secure online presence, a significant number of businesses are failing to implement fundamental cybersecurity measures. Recent statistics reveal concerning trends in password […]
Media Training will equip you with invaluable techniques to successfully handle even the toughest media interviews as well as contributing to various elements of media, be it digital, print or broadcast. Professional media training is a vital element in terms of providing a cohesive and timely response to media queries and PR crises in the […]
Performance management, and how to achieve as much productivity within a designated time frame is one of the most pressing issues for most businesses and organisatons, whatever your sector of operation or industry. Performance management courses are designed to have a definitive impact on the productivity outputs of your organisation. For managers and leaders they […]
In modern working times marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving industries, the imperative for every professional is to stay relevant through continuous learning – an essential pathway to sustained success and adaptability. With AI, intelligent automation and rapidly evolving technologies transforming job profiles, the shelf-life of static skill sets has drastically shortened. What made […]
A new survey* covering different aspects of the experience of remote working in Ireland has suggested that most Irish workers are in favour of the concept of remote working continuing in some shape or form as we begin the transition towards a post-COVID-19 world of work. The COVID-19 crisis gave rise to a mass shift […]