In a Nutshell: PERMA Model of Positive Psychology
The PERMA Model was first introduced by Martin Seligman, one of the founders of the positive psychology movement, in his...
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HR News & Opinion Roundup
A selection of 10 of the most popular and thought-provoking HR opinion pieces as well as news, research and ongoing...
The 1 Question You Should NEVER Ask an HR Person
It’s 3 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, the day before Good Friday. You’ve just been out to grab an afternoon coffee when you...
Alain de Botton on HR & Career Counselling
“It is surely significant that the adults who feature in children's books are rarely, if ever, Regional Sales Managers or...
In a Nutshell: Forced Ranking (Vitality Curve, Bell Curve)
Forced ranking, also known as stack ranking, forced distribution, and “rank and yank,” is a concept popularised during the...
6 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Next Presentation
We all know how important it is to be a confident, impactful, engaging presenter. Because let’s face it – you might be the...
5 Mistakes Consultants Make With The DISC Profile
DISC has enjoyed immense popularity and acceptance in HR and among consultants since the late 1980s. With its broad,...
In a Nutshell: 6 Principles of Influence
The 6 principles of influence (or the 6 weapons of influence) is a phrase coined by psychology professor Robert Cialdini in...