Innovative River Island director Karen Beaven proves that HR doesn't need to have a one-size-fits-all approach
UK businesses are missing out on innovation opportunities by failing to listen to employees' ideas
Most employees will come up against challenges that require an element of creativity in finding a solution
The majority of people are primarily either extroverted or introverted. Unfortunately for introverts, the modern world has developed to champion and play to the natural strengths of extroverts.
Although leaving a senior position can be daunting, working life in smaller company or start-up more than makes up for the risk.
The financial services company is using TED talks to boost innovation and engagement
Innovation relies on collaboration, which needs a leader who can nurture talent
Harvard professor advocates embracing diversity of thought to increase innovation
Organisational charts often mask informal networks that cross functions. We must understand these relationships
Cross-cutural collaboration leads to innovation – if you get communication right
Building an attractive company culture is arguably the most important duty a business leader faces, especially where recruitment is concerned.
Employees who have proposals rejected are more likely to come back and submit more ideas, according to a report by the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.