Gillian ThomsonThe causes of conflict & tips to resolve itIn my last blog, I discussed the cost and benefit of conflict, highlighting that 85% of employees deal with conflict in the workplace.Feb 8, 2019Feb 8, 2019
Gillian ThomsonThe cost and benefit of conflictWhen people are promoted into management roles, they often don’t get support or training on how to manage conflict. They are simply…Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
Gillian ThomsonHow to get the most out of your HR ConsultantA 2017 CIPD report presents the outcomes of People Skills, a UK pilot programme which provided small firms with HR support and advice. The…Dec 6, 2018Dec 6, 2018
Gillian ThomsonEmergenetics® in Action: CALA Homes Case StudyIn last month’s blog, I introduced Emergenetics® and how it compares to other team profiling tools. The benefits of Emergenetics® include…Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Gillian ThomsonEmergenetics®: What Is It & How Does It Compare To Other Team Profiling Frameworks?In a 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled, Personality Tests Can Help Balance a Team, the authors discuss the benefits of…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
Gillian ThomsonMy Career Transition Journey: Manufacturing Engineer to HR ConsultantA survey by Investec found more than half of Brits are planning to change career in the next five years. Gone are the days of staying in…Aug 30, 2018Aug 30, 2018
Gillian ThomsonHow to have difficult conversations: The SIREN® frameworkManagers are expected to have difficult conversations in their role. Often, they don’t get the help or support to make these conversations…Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
Gillian ThomsonThey should be grateful they’ve got a job…right? Really?Last week an oil and gas HR professional told me that one of their best people had resigned, despite still having a role following their…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017