We constantly hear the phrase of Authentic Leadership, and now we are hearing discussions around Leadership in the Digital Age. As I was reading a recent article, I came across a persona that would fit that mold. Goldman Sachs’ CEO takes the subway, gets his coffee,…
Coworking is individuals working independently with others in a shared office space. What are coworking spaces? Coworking spaces are actual places used by people who are freelancers, self-employed, or work from home. Digital nomads use coworking spaces and stated that this working arrangement had a…
By Ron Thomas As we close the doors of 2019, the prognosticators have all given their respective thoughts on what is coming into focus for the year. These are all great readings, but if you have lived long enough, you know that no one knows….
“As you read this book, keep in mind that the quality of your manager/team leader is the single biggest factor in your organization’s success.” That is a quote concerning one the best books that I have read recently called “It’s the Managers” by Gallup. Overwhelming…
Harvey Bennet Chief Strategy Officer, Searchie Founded by Sahiqa Bennett and I, Searchie is a technology company, focusing on human resources (HR), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and live video streaming to pre-screen and shortlist candidates. Our proprietary machine learning software can accurately…
By Ron Thomas “Be the leader you wish you had.” – Simon Sinek When I read that quote, I had visions of a boss I worked for at one time who would win the Oscar for the “Bad Boss” award. I also worked for a…
By Jennifer Birch Marketing might seem like a completely different world for those in Human Resources (HR), as it is centered on attracting customers to the company, rather than its prospective and current employees. Despite this difference, both still cater to a company’s stakeholders, and…
By Ron Thomas As I glanced the lineup of speakers and read through the quick overview of their upcoming presentation a smile began to engulf my face. This past week I was Conference Chair of an HR Conference in Zagreb, Croatia. We had such an…
The world is rapidly changing, and one very big change happened about 20 years ago in the guise of a small IT company called Google. Google has rapidly become the browser for information, jobs, and travel. Google has inspired mobile workplace or digital nomadism. Not…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2019 (WAM) — Launched by four graduates of the ‘Leadership Programme’ from the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development, MBRCLD, the Dubai-based ‘Mesh’ platform will become the go-to place for both those seeking opportunities, and organisations looking for outstanding talent, entrepreneurs,…
