In a successful organisation, the right people are in the right place at the right time. They are energised by their work, recognised for their efforts, and support their colleagues to be at their very best. But in reality, this is rare.
18.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sarah Touzani, CEO of Waggle about creating an AI-powered co-pilot for managers of remote and hybrid teams, why coaching is not lecturing and the constant need to improve the work-life balance.
13.12.2023
Picture the scene… you awake to a fresh cup of your preferred caffeinated beverage on your nightstand. After some guided yoga, you find your shower is already running and your clothes have been laid out. If you’re heading to the office that day, your personal chauffeur is already ensconced in your EV, waiting to take you to your destination.
05.12.2023
The workplace landscape is evolving, and with it, the challenges faced by junior employees, particularly Gen Z, are becoming more pronounced. The stress experienced by these individuals is often compounded by the lack of preparation for new work norms, such as remote work, which they've never been taught.
05.12.2023
What is your career story? When professionals come to me for career coaching, I ask them to tell me their career stories thus far in their own words. I ask them to be brief and only to let me know what got them to this point in their careers and how they see where their career stands at that moment.
04.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Conor Sheridan, CEO and Founder of Nory about building a system for front line teams, cutting food waste and international expansion.
30.11.2023
Teams face numerous challenges that can disrupt their performance. Whether it's economic instability, global crises, or organisational changes, the ability to adapt and stay resilient is crucial for a team's success.
27.11.2023
Ravio, an HR technology company that analyses real-time employment and compensation data for European startups, has today released a comprehensive report on startup compensation, hiring, and growth rates.
27.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Freddie Fforde, Founder and CEO of Patch about creating opportunities for "work near home", increasing employee engagement with social impact and creating an inclusive work-life balance.
25.11.2023
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Dave Owen, cofounder of ditto.
23.11.2023
Do you love what you do? Have you ever thought about doing something else entirely? When making a five-year plan, it’s essential to conduct a career audit to identify what is working in your career and what isn’t, and sometimes that includes accepting that you’re not on the right path and need to adjust things in order to get the job you really want.
21.11.2023
There is a global trend and desire for more transparency in all dimensions of business. Pay is just one of them. Technology platforms have democratised and shed spotlights on aspects of jobs that might previously have been kept secret. Additionally, the expectation of particularly GenZ talent, is to work for companies who are open, authentic, and more egalitarian.
20.11.2023
What do you do as a Chief of Staff? It’s a question I’m frequently asked, and one that has a far from straightforward answer. I’d describe it as like being a chameleon: the role is constantly shifting.
09.11.2023
Guy Fawkes is over and we’re on the rundown to Christmas. That means lots of UK workers are thinking about that much-needed festive break – but also what their life and work might look like in 2024.
07.11.2023