Kay Group

25/03/2020

In a pandemic, a chief people officer can make or break a company, while during the financial crisis, the focus was on corporate finance chiefs, says The Economist.

In a pandemic, a chief people officer can make or break a company

24/03/2020

Current leadership challenges are:
- balancing being an inspirational and comforting leader while continuing to push on performance (and compliance with health regulation)
- responding to countless questions from managers and the frontline when no clear answers exist
- maintaining visibility and influence in the organization with limited interaction opportunities
- keeping the team engaged while working remotely

Everything changed the week of March 16 for corporate leaders. In addition to keeping businesses running from home during the pandemic, they have to keep themselves safe. But there are broader leadership challenges to face and as an executive coach to many, I learned what they are, to share here.

18/03/2020

Job opportunities during coronavirus crisis:
- healthcare worker, social workers
- delivery services, call center services
- communication specialists, project manager
- researchers, scientists
etc.

In this research, we analyze both quantitative and qualitative evidence of the increasing impact of the coronavirus outbreak on both demand for workers and employee sentiment.

15/03/2020

Not all jobs can be done fully remotely. Hence, there will be an increased need to blend remotely and not remotely working people.
This requires new leadership and managerial skills.

Spoiler alert: Not all remote jobs are truly remote. Learn the differences between remote first and remote friendly to find the best setup for you.

11/03/2020

March 11, 2011, a very strong earthquake hit Northern Japan. Traumatized children from that region are accompanied psychologically by the NPO APRICOT - Allied Psychotherapy Relief Initiative for the Children of Tohoku and it's team led by Andrew Grimes.
For more, check out their Website https://lnkd.in/dvFFUXS

09/03/2020

Wrong reasons why some managers won't let their direct reports tele work / work remotely:
- If I can't see you, you're not really working
- People who work at home aren't as productive
- If everyone telecommutes, company culture and collaboration will fall off a cliff

Plenty of surveys show how much employees want the option to work from home. Yet not all managers are on board with telecommuting. Here's why.

09/03/2020

Remote work / Telework requires also a sense of belonging !
Enclosed MIT Sloan Management Review on practical steps managers and colleagues can take to make their remote employees feel valuable and ingrained in company culture

Creating belonging for remote workers doesn’t have to feel like a daunting task.

05/03/2020

A crisis requires leadership: Coronavirus, financial crisis, 2011 Japan earthquake
It's about leading people in uncertain times
Look who's showing leadership & leadership potential during the coronavirus crisis

Top executives share lessons learned from previous crises in the Asia-Pacific region – and how they may help today.

04/03/2020

Latest McKinsey & Company study shows alternatives to hiring to fill talent gaps:
- building skills
- re-deploying (incl. job re-design)
- contracting skills from outside

As potential skill gaps loom, a new survey finds that many companies are using multiple tactics to close gaps and that reskilling efforts are paying off.