February 19, 2020
The love of natural born leaders can come at a cost
The inherent preference employers have for candidates with natural leadership ability could have a negative effect on their organisation, according to new research by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). The study, On Leading and Managing: Synonyms or Separate (and Unequal)? published in the Academy of Management journal suggests that firms tend to choose leaders over managers regardless of their culture and needs. More →
Employees use just 38 percent of their knowledge and expertise at work, meaning organisations are failing to unlock even half of the brainpower of their people, research has claimed. According to the survey of more than 1,000 UK and US “knowledge workers” by 
Global spending on smart cities initiatives will total about $124 billion this year, an increase of nearly a fifth on 2019, a new 
Each flexible coworking space created in a smaller town or suburban area reduces carbon emissions by an average of 118 tonnes a year thanks to shorter commutes, an international 
Slow progress is being made towards more women on boards across Europe and less gender pay disparity, a study has suggested. According to 
Rents for new, Grade A office space are likely to rise in many parts of London this year, a property consultancy has predicted. According to 
Nearly six in 10 British workers (58 percent) worry about disappointing their manager, with more than a third (36 percent) saying they rely on praise from their boss to help boost their confidence at work, a survey has claimed. 
New research has been published aimed at understanding trends, practices and priority areas for improving employees’ experience and creating better places to work. The report, 
February 19, 2020
Look beyond the perks and reviews to get a clear view of an employer
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