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“This Charming Role”: What Johnny Marr Taught Me About Career Moves (and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Change the Record)

By Dan Ross I’m a lover of all kinds of sport, football included, and recently found myself watching an episode of ‘Stick to Football’ on YouTube. If you know it, …

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Why Simple Capability Frameworks and Modern Career Pathways are Your Strategic Advantage

by Dan Ross In today’s fast-moving world of work, employees don’t just want better jobs, they want to see where they can go, what it takes to get there, and …

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The Evolution of L&D: qpeople’s top HR trends for 2025 (Part 2)

At qpeople we believe that companies that embrace change and prioritise investing in their workforces are the ones that have the best chance of facing the future with confidence. In …

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The Evolution of L&D: qpeople’s top HR trends for 2025 (Part 1)

Over the last few years, HR has faced a series of significant and existential challenges, as companies continue to evolve in response to unfolding global events. The reality is that …

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Using assessments to drive organisational improvement: employee development, fast-tracking and promotion 

Recruiting the best talent won’t, on its own, guarantee long-term success. Providing employees with regular opportunities to develop their skills and competencies is crucial to retaining and advancing the talent …

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Using assessments to drive organisational improvement: recruitment, selection and retention

Managing talent is a crucial component of every successful company’s HR strategy. And yet, many companies are not only struggling to recruit effectively but are also failing to build the …

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Beyond Billable Hours: Fostering Psychological Safety to Drive Employee Engagement and Retention

Law firms are often seen as notoriously pressured and competitive workplaces where billable hours are the main performance metric. However, studies consistently show that fostering trust and promoting employee engagement …

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The Unfinished Symphony: Unveiling the Mysteries of Human Behaviour at Work

Understanding Behaviour at Work: A Psychologist’s Perspective Imagine yourself as an orchestra conductor, tasked with creating a masterpiece of human performance within your organisation. Each team member brings a unique …

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Team dynamics: the secret to productive and profitable collaboration

Anyone who’s ever managed a team will know that teamwork isn’t something that automatically happens when a bunch of people start working together. Rather, its success rests on a team …

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Psychological safety: the key to unlocking a high-performance workplace

Businesses are increasingly recognising the part workplace culture plays in fostering sustainable, high-performing teams. Research consistently shows that promoting psychological safety – the shared belief that it’s OK to take …

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Workplace challenges: qpeople’s top 5 HR trends for 2023

Over the past couple of years, we’ve witnessed a global workplace revolution as accepted doctrines have crumbled, edged out by new practices that have made a virtue out of necessity.

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Building resilience: identifying, developing and retaining high potentials (HiPos)

In uncertain times, businesses need – more than ever – the ability to select and develop the talent they need to thrive in ambiguity. Identifying these so-called ‘high potentials’ (HiPos) …

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Developing a coaching and mentoring pathway: promoting purpose and performance

The turmoil of the last few years has not only impacted companies’ individual learning and development strategies but has fundamentally reshaped the broader corporate landscape, accelerating digital transformation and challenging …

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Leading through change and ambiguity in 2022: workforce skills and competencies

The world of work is going through a period of rapid transformation. According to a 2020 report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), half of all existing employees will need …

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Talent Management: creating a healthy pipeline

When the supply of talent is plentiful and good jobs are at a premium, companies often feel they can afford to take a relaxed approach to recruitment and retention. If …