Balancing short-term tasks and long-term vision is hard — even great leaders struggle with this one. 61% of founders find it hard to connect their grand visions with their companies’ day-to-day tasks. Many fall into the “urgency trap” and lose focus. Early-stage startups are most prone to this: they need to demonstrate strong traction here and now to secure funding while simultaneously developing a great product.
30.09.2023
These days, we’re well versed in the concept of company culture. And while pool or ping-pong tables, fridges stocked full of snacks or hammocks in meeting rooms might have held sway pre-pandemic when the workplace was confined to an office building, in recent years company values, standards and beliefs are being brought into sharper focus as the barometer of what it’s really like to work at an organisation.
19.09.2023
When it comes to careers, one of the biggest pieces of received wisdom you might have been given is that you should stay in a job for a decent amount of time. Depending on the age of the person who is dispensing this advice, that span could be until you retire.
05.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matthew Bond, CEO and cofounder of Borderless about his Entrepreneur First experience and building a platform to grow the size of potential workforces and streamline wider recruitment.
31.08.2023
Today’s business environment requires an active synergy between different departments. That propels it to success. Two departments that need to collaborate well with other are HR and marketing.
30.08.2023
Almost every passing day brings with it a fresh new way for artificial intelligence (AI) to be used, particularly within the realm of business. Indeed, whether it’s a novel generative language AI or a program streamlining your inbox, AI is reshaping how we approach creation and productivity.
28.08.2023
The freelancing market is more in demand than ever. Reportedly, US freelancers contribute about $1.3T to the United States economy each year. That’s how profitable freelancing is, and it’s going to be bigger in the coming years, with more people drifting toward it.
26.08.2023
It’s been a worrying time for tech workers. Global layoffs have affected hundreds of thousands of jobs all across the sector, and in the UK, VC funding has plummeted.
22.08.2023
High employee turnover is a sure sign that something is wrong with your business. While folks jump ship for all manner of reasons, a flurry of resignations indicates that folks are overworked, underpaid, or a combination of both.
11.08.2023
The pandemic-led shift to remote working for office workers happened in the blink of an eye, and immediately, workers started to reap the benefits. A newly flexible schedule, zero commute and the cost-savings that came with a reduction in take out coffee and pricey lunchtime salads were all welcomed.
08.08.2023
The transition from student life to a professional environment can be a bewildering journey for recent graduates. They are suddenly immersed in a world where expectations are markedly different, the stakes are higher, and the rules of engagement are complex.
07.08.2023
When it comes to building a sense of belonging within your organisation, it’s important to know who you’re building it for. Today’s businesses have the potential to recruit from a huge range of mindsets, so the sooner they ditch the one-size-fits-all approach, the better.
03.08.2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been regarded as a powerful force in the quest for improved productivity and efficiency in various industries. From automated processes to predictive analytics, AI has demonstrated its ability to revolutionise how we work and operate.
27.07.2023
There’s so much to love about remote and hybrid working: from productivity to cost-savings, the interpersonal issues that can arise in the office are also mitigated. Along with the time you get back from not having to commute, you also neatly sidestep that nosy co-worker who is hell-bent on finding out your intimate personal details.
25.07.2023