We have heard for many years the benefits of investing in your people but have we cut ourselves short. Research into this area along with experience that RdL has had over 13 years has confirmed that investing in people development needs to go beyond skills development at the workplace. Leaders and companies need to understand that taking a vested interest in helping employees thrive in all areas of their lives (not just work), will create more engagement, productivity and o

Below are some great tips to build your Brand Ambassadors. Focus on your early adopters – those who are already spruiking on social media about the company and thank them. Make it a 2-way win – Ensure the employee sees the personal benefits of the professional advocacy role they play. Get it right – Provide the team with tips, guidelines and ideas for sharing so it is in line with company standards. Make it easy – Ensure the team have a readily available supply of great compa

The tradition has always been to conduct training, coaching and support programs in-house as it was more cost effective. However, the question has always been – “Do you get the same added benefit and significant impact from in-house providers as you can from external providers?” This is not to say that many companies are not great at in-house training and coaching, and there is great value in working in the same environment as your coach or mentor. However, it's often diffic

In order to be successful in the current economic minefield and with the political arena in many countries uncertain, companies need to show greater levels of flexibility to ensure they meet the needs of their people and customers. The regular work we once use to rely on has significantly changed and projects and one-off launches have become a greater part of our annual business plans. This less predictable work routine calls for different and better ways of managing the wor

We often overlook the most readily available brand ambassadors we have. Our team will always have the traditional role of doing the doing whilst hopefully showing leadership in all that they do, but we need to focus on how they can support ‘The Brand’ through being living ambassadors for the Company. Successful organisations are moving towards building a culture where each employee feels empowered and loyal enough to promote the brand and its benefits to their friends eithe