Top talent at full throttle

When you are recruiting top talent do you consider whether candidates have any passion for their work? Anthony Landale reports on an issue that is rising up the recruitment and retention agenda.
 I read an interesting statement the other day. Apparently most people thought that they were capable of improving their performance at work by at […]

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Leaders need Passionate Teams, especially in tough times

By Jacqueline Throop-Robinson - CEO, PassionWorks!™ Inc.
It’s not easy for leaders to meet all the expectations placed upon them by shareholders, Board members, and employees, especially when times are tough. It’s not enough to meet your targets anymore; most leaders need to exceed to feel secure. So, most leaders I know work hard… very hard… […]

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Help people perform with passion

Do you know how to help managers bring their passion to work? Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine, looks at why this is important, what’s involved and how trainers and facilitators can bring a commercial edge to an emotional subject.
I was speaking to a trainer the other day. On his courses he asks delegates how […]

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Keeping yourself and your team motivated

Motivating employees is vital if employers are to achieve maximum performance, productivity, loyalty and levels of engagement. Motivation is not just a management tactic; it’s a personal responsibility in any individual’s life. In business the overall culture and quality of the organisation’s management are key drivers, there are lots of other ‘carrots’ available to employers […]

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Everyone needs to be engaged

Why is engagement so important at work? Because it inspires others to follow your lead. But you can’t engage other people unless you are engaged yourself. Here Anthony Landale looks at how you can bring your best to your business in 2009.
What state of mind do your colleagues typically bring to work? Are they full […]

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The challenge of employee engagement and keeping people motivated

Arguably the No.1 management skill is to be able to engage, motivate and inspire people at work. Achieve that small matter and both great performance and outstanding results are inevitable; fail in this area and you will notice how quickly talent and knowledge leave the organisation. So how can managers develop this essential skill?

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Is the economy killing passion?

Is your passion for work likely to suffer because of the economic slowdown? Anthony Landale considers why this is a leadership issue that is more relevant than ever.
Are you energised by your work? Do you have a passion for what you do? Are you pursuing a big dream?
In the past few years we’ve heard […]

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Why Passion Works

 
 
Recent surveys show that attracting and retaining top talent is the number one people-issue for executives.
According to a recent survey by Gallup (UK):

19% of employees are engaged and productive

61% are ‘not engaged’ (not committed to their roles and would leave with the right opportunity)

20% are ‘actively disengaged’ (negative in the workplace)

What this means for […]

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Choose Your Passion

Why should you care whether or not your people have any passion for their work?
The answer to that is that when people care about what they are doing they work with more commitment, energy and inspiration. Anthony Landale reports on a key business issue.
We all want more out of our work. That, surely, is the […]

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