People Management

By Adrian Furnham How have technical, social, economic and legal forces influenced the business of people assessment? New technologies used in assessment include smartphone and...

The business environment today is challenging, to say the least. Executives have numerous balls in the air and are concentrating hard to make sure...

Talent attraction is at the core of any expanding business. It’s crucial to attract the most skilled, like-minded employees to help your business thrive....

“The higher the productivity of each employee, the more efficient the activities of the whole company". Is it possible to create a corporate culture that...

Since the Government first called on us to stay at home as much as possible, more people than ever are working remotely. While this...

To see how organizations develop their employees, first, we have to understand the definition of employee development. It is the empowerment of employees by...

By Michael Chaskalson, Helen Sieroda, Chris Nichols and Philippa Hardman Mindfulness – a way of paying attention with an attitude of open-hearted interest to what...

Technological advancements bring us together. It was true in the 19th century with railways’ appearance, and it’s right now when we keep social distancing...

By Ronald L. Jacobs Structured on-the-job training (S-OJT), introduced in the late 1980s, aimed to harness the skills and knowledge of an experienced employee in...

By Nicolas Speeckaert The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the jobs market with employers halting or significantly reducing recruitment, as well as...

Learn how to overcome certain challenges you need to deal with as you reach a management position in your organization. With Management Comes Great Responsibility As...

During the process of hiring employees, a company needs to understand the person they’re hiring to understand whether they would be suitable well for...

By Anne OUIMET “We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.” Toni...

Ergonomics has long been the topic of heated debate among employees, employers, and even business owners. Why is this so? Why is there so...

It's no secret that HR employees have a huge number of responsibilities on their shoulders. Working in HR is demanding and it takes a...

Training and development in business are often relegated to new hires and college students. However, this should not be the case. Continuous training can...

Just like other aspects of running an organization, efficient workforce management is also crucial for the success of the business. Typically, your employees can...

You often see great age-diversity among employees working in a company or organization. This diverse workforce is also referred to as a multigenerational workforce....

Retaining your top talent throughout the years will not only decrease your company’s turnover fees, but it could increase productivity and profitability. However, many...

By Jakob Stollberger and David De Cremer Artificial intelligence undeniably offers the potential to improve decision-making, at least in certain contexts. In this article, AI experts Jakob Stollberger...

Keeping your employees happy should be the top priority because it ensures high productivity and loyalty for your organization. Workforce morale becomes all the...

It is essential to value each member of your team, especially during these difficult times. Finding new skilled members are proving to be difficult...

Employees are the backbone of any company. These individuals are the reason that businesses can stay intact. Without help, a business owner would flounder....

Does your company strictly need to produce and distribute an employee handbook? Depending on where your business is based, perhaps not; in the UK,...

The more ideas you have for your business, the more stringent is the need to have skilled and trustworthy people around you. Talented employees...

Lack of productivity is undoubtedly an issue that many businesses face at one point in their life. However, it can be challenging to establish...

When running a business, planning for your employee contributions can make your business competitive in the workforce market and retain employees. Not many companies...

By Nikolas Kairinos Even at the best of times, Human Resources (HR) managers have a difficult job on their hands. In 2019, before the onset...

The majority of us have spent the past few months adjusting to the ‘new normal’ since the outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve socially distanced, worn...

By David Kelly The current COVID-19 situation drastically changed the way we perceive a traditional workplace and remote working. Due to government-imposed restrictions and measurements,...

TheKnowledgeAcademy.com’s heart rate study reveals the workplace phrase that raises our heart rate most is: “Let’s have a chat”. On average, the phrase “Let’s have...

The most important resource of any organization, anywhere in the world, is the people. Also referred to as the employees or the talent, these...

If you want your business to constantly evolve and grow, you need to hire new employees on a regular basis. Fresh faces will bring...

By Adrian Furnham The process of selecting people, in business as in social relationships, tends to focus on the “good” characteristics we are looking for....

Workplace conflicts are an integral aspect of running a business. While seniors may give verbal threats to junior employees, the risk of physical violence...

COVID-19 may still be spreading around the globe and disrupting many lives, but in some ways, many of us have come to tolerate the...

By Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco Many companies cannot relate to the concept of “play” in activities performed in their workplaces. On the contrary, in business,...

Human resources managers are walking a tightrope when it comes to conducting background checks on prospective employees. On the one hand, they need to...

As lockdowns are lifted and as people gradually return to work, there are many fears that need to be quelled in order for people...

Barry Lall is no stranger to managing a business. Starting Pinnacle Hotels USA in  1989 with the acquisition of a humble 12-room motor lodge,...

2020 has been a devastating year for businesses and there are now difficult times ahead with the recession and continued worries about the virus....

The business world is becoming fiercely competitive, and the organizations are striving hard to stay in the game. Every other day a new company...

The success of your business greatly depends on the quality of employees on board. You may have amazing product offerings, a massive market, and...

A new employee can make or break a team. A new tenant can help supplement your income or deplete it by wreaking havoc on...

By Alex Schnee If you have been thinking about how you want to reward your employees with new incentives, then you should have a good...

Communication is a vital part of society. It plays a lot of roles, and it is essential for survival. People use it to encourage,...

Your employees should have a good experience working for you. You should strive to provide an environment that nourishes and promotes free-thinking. Employees who...

It should come as no surprise to learn the truth behind the adage of businesses being only as good as its constituting people. These...

COVID-19 has changed life for everyone in 2020 and it has been a difficult time for all. For those that are able to, working...

The pursuit of happiness should be one of the main goals of most people. In this relentless pursuit, they will make more and more...