Creating a great business cannot be done without developing the people that work in it.
Businesses that have the right people can achieve anything. They are innovative, efficient, client-focused and as a result more profitable. But it isn't easy. Developing people requires careful planning, design and delivery of assessment and development programmes.
Take a look at insights from our experts below.
Managing performance
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Looking back to move forwards: A guide to effective leadership reflection and development planning
This article provides leadership guidance through the use of reflection and resolution to improve performance in 2020.
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Guide / Podcasts
How to effectively manage people performance in your business
In this episode Paul Ball and Gearalt Fahy guide us through the performance review processes, from establishing the cause of poor performance to making the final de…
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Inclusive leadership: what does it actually look like?
This article is part two in a spotlight series on inclusive leadership, defining inclusive leadership and bringing behaviours to life in the current COVID-19 contex…
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Recruiting new people
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Guide / Article
A guide to dealing with job references
Most employers request references for prospective employees. This article sets out what employers need to know when requesting and giving references.
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New agency workers entitled to key information
From 6 April 2020, employment agencies will be required to provide new agency workers with a document known as a ‘key information document’ prior to them starting a…
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Recruitment agencies and furloughing FAQ'S
This insight looks to answer the most frequently asked questions in the recruitment sector.
Skills development
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Guide / Article
How to design an effective competency framework
A competency framework is ‘a structure that sets out and defines each individual competency required by individuals working in an organisation or part of an organis…
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How to build a feedback culture
Janice, a line manager, comes into the HR office and explains that she’d like to put a member of her team, Ali, on a Performance Improvement Plan.
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Reignite your middle managers
Why are organisations failing to maximise this valuable layer of contribution and opportunity? Increasingly, employees expect meaningful and well-managed work, regu…
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Developing top talent
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Quick read / Article
Looking back to move forwards: A guide to effective leadership reflection and development planning
This article provides leadership guidance through the use of reflection and resolution to improve performance in 2020.
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Case study / Article
Identifying high potential leaders at Balfour Beatty
Kiddy were asked to help develop clear criteria for identifying high potentials and provide a means of assessment.
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The power of context and its effects on your leaders
Context fundamentally determines leaders’ priorities and behaviours. It should be one of the key considerations in leadership assessment and development.
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