In a televised national address, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week announced that, to stem the resurgence of coronavirus within the UK, new laws would be put in place once again limiting the number of people that can meet. The news came as cases rose to levels seen only in early summer. The new […]
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Leadership ‘compassion gap’ revealed amid crisis
Leaders believe they’re showing more compassion than before, but employees say they’re just not feeling it There is a clear gap between how leaders believe they’re managing the crisis, versus what employees experience, according to a new study. Read the full article here… Want to hire top talent for your firm? Trust Cornerstone, a Global […]
When to listen, and when to block out your self-doubt
The current challenging climate in the world of work is putting to the test the skills of all leaders in the UK. For perhaps the first time in decades for many, the threat of coronavirus, The ensuing economic downturn and lower interaction with clients and potential customers have forced leaders to gather their strengths ultimately […]
3 recession-proof business sectors
Many non-essential businesses to shut down Worldwide due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Due to these restrictions, many businesses suffered particularly if they had no online presence to help them trade their way through the lockdown period. A well-documented example of this is Primark. In April, the Financial Times reported that the fashion brand, owned by […]
4 steps to reinvent recruiting in the age of COVID
As many campuses closed and air travel remaining at a near standstill due to COVID-19 employers are uncertain about what will happen this fall recruiting season. If things don’t quite go back to normal — which is looking increasingly likely operating in the new landscape will require employers, students, and schools to explore unfamiliar options to […]
Half of Canadians ‘very concerned’ about mental health
Nearly one in two (48 percent) Canadians are “very concerned” about their mental health as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, survey Finds. Those living in Ontario (52 per cent) and Alberta (51 per cent) express the greatest concern, followed by those in Atlantic Canada (49 per cent) and British Columbia (48 […]