Setting the scene for the first debate Tuesday 4th June 2024 marked arguably the biggest moment of the election so far, with an estimated 9 million tuning in to the first televised debate between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer. Both leaders, ready to address both the studio audience and […]
As tonight kicks off the first of the national leadership debates for the upcoming general election on July 4th, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to offer an immediate assessment of the leadership of each major UK political party. Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate will be the first of several opportunities for […]
We know that recruitment and selection processes are often the focus of bias awareness training. The levels of decision-making required in assessment are high and there are all sorts of pressures on judgements. But what do we know about Performance Management? There is a general assumption that existing relationships may be less prone to the […]
Fair performance management is a cornerstone of a thriving, inclusive and successful organisation. When done correctly, performance management can drive several benefits, such as improved: Employee engagement and retention Employee wellbeing Customer satisfaction Productivity Organisational performance and growth Yet, despite its pivotal role, performance management is not without its challenges. The process, if not handled […]
As a business psychologist with specialist experience working with organisations at various stages of the employee lifecycle, I often hear that these organisations are struggling to improve diversity at senior levels. They tell me that their succession pipeline is not as diverse as they would want it to be and that they would like support […]
You can also listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Are your leaders confident in tackling the latest inclusion challenges right now? Inclusive Leadership training has existed for years – but since its inception, the landscape for leaders has changed dramatically. While many pressures leaders face remain the same, new challenges are emerging, with leaders entering into uncharted territory […]
Many companies have spent countless hours trying to incorporate diversity and inclusion into their organisations. However, one in five (20%) people don’t think their company is an inclusive place to work according to studies. At Pearn Kandola, we have decades of experience in improving diversity and inclusion in organisations globally. Part of this involves researching, […]
After the launch event of a 12-month leadership development programme, a colleague and I reflected that clients and participants always seem to be much more engaged and excited by these programmes, rather than Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives. Unfortunately, the impact this can then have on D&I programmes is particularly detrimental: Participation in the latest […]
Oxford-born, former Liberal-Democrat Liz Truss emerged as the bold new leader of the Conservative party. Her ideological partner stood beside her, market fundamentalist Kwasi Kwarteng. Both shared a strong background in finance and economic policy, which the public hoped would prime them well for the job ahead. Together, they promised to resolve the ongoing energy […]
Before COVID-19 altered the world of work irreversibly, remote working was seen as a privilege for only a trusted few to enjoy. There was a pervasive distrust of working from home, with many managers questioning whether employees can truly remain engaged without constant supervision, or if they were really working the hours that they claimed. […]