Speexx People Development Blog:
News & Articles for HR- and L&D Specialists

-- Explore the Future of People Development on our blog about Leadership, Coaching, Language Training, and related Career Development Topics --

Speexx BlogTarek Barakat

Welcome to our dedicated hub for thought leadership and innovative practices in people development. At Speexx, our commitment to fostering professional growth through our award-winning SaaS B2B platform shines in every article and interview we share. Whether you’re seeking to enhance corporate language training, explore business coaching, or mentoring: our blog is your gateway to the latest in leadership news, HR trends, and employee engagement strategies. Since we focus on people development, you will also find blogposts about remote work, lifelong learning, employer branding, Learning and Development, people analytics, skill development and talent management.

Why Business Coaching is Essential For Young Leaders

By Leonie Koberling|

The transition from individual contributor to first-time leader can be a daunting experience, with many challenges to overcome. Organizations should invest in business coaching to ensure that new leaders are set up for success. Explore why business coaching is essential for young leaders and how it can support their transition to effective leadership.

Client Facing Skills: The Magnificent Seven

By Arlo Tickner|

This article focuses on seven client-facing skills that set professionals apart in any industry. We’ll explore why these particular skills are so important and how you can cultivate them to enhance interactions and build trust and loyalty in a competitive business landscape.

Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace: Understanding and Mitigating Its Impact

By Arlo Tickner|

What exactly is this topic of impostor syndrome and why is it important to pay close attention to? Impostor syndrome can happen to anyone at any time in their career. Whether someone is doubting their abilities or feeling like they aren’t qualified enough, these are signs of impostor syndrome, which can result in turbulent times and negative outcomes within an organization.

Quality Assurance in Digital Teams

By Isabel Sáez Jiménez|

We explore what quality assurance is, who is responsible for it, who benefits from it, and how it can be implemented in today's teams with digital workflows.

Eight Strategies to Avoid Overwork

By Nina Sophia Göller|

The traditional concept of fixed working hours is becoming obsolete, with employees often expected to be available at all times, which can lead to answering work emails late into the night. This article explores the challenges of overtime in today's work environment and discusses strategies companies can implement to mitigate it.