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.
While many people have regarded the daily commute to work as a pain, studies have shown that the trip to and from the office actually has its share of benefits. Read on to see why it might be worth considering creating your own “fake commute.”
Ted Lasso, the popular and critically acclaimed television show, follows the story of an American football coach, played by Jason Sudeikis, who is hired to manage an English Premier League football team. The show has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its humour, warmth and powerful lessons about leadership.
Take a closer look at the philosophy of the show’s protagonists (with a few quotes from the man himself), analyse why Ted Lasso is the ultimate leader and how HR and L&D professionals can learn from his unique leadership style.
Helping employees learn and grow is a strategic move by L&D that can push a company ahead of its competitors. Here are the questions you need to ask to assess your training needs and to close the skills gap in your organization.
In today’s globalized business world, multilingualism is becoming increasingly important for companies looking to succeed in international markets. Multilingualism is no longer just a competitive advantage, but a basic requirement for businesses that want to succeed on a global level. In this blog post, we explore the many benefits of multilingualism in the workplace and how it can contribute to business success.
Leave or stay? Whether and when employees ask themselves this question is no longer an easy question for organizations to answer as jobs become hybrid, flexible or even remote, and face-to-face contact decreases. With the increasing variability of jobs, the issue of employee retention is also becoming more complex. What measures can help?
Organizations constantly strive for innovation, growth, and profitability in today’s fast-paced world. However, in the pursuit of these goals, many leaders tend to overlook a critical factor that has a significant impact on business success: diversity and inclusion. Bias can hinder a company’s growth and productivity, limit talent retention and affect morale. Therefore, leaders must adopt an unbiased approach and create an inclusive working environment. But do unbiased leaders even exist? Let’s find out!
In the age of digital transformation, technology has become an integral part of the workplace. The hybrid office and the growing Gen Z workforce are changing the way organizations function, and leaders must adapt to keep up. The requirements for leaders in a digital work environment are different and new, and it is important for HR and L&D managers to understand what it takes to succeed in this new era of leadership. In this blog post, we will explore the topic of leadership in the digital age, its challenges, and the skills that leaders need to thrive.
Leadership is often associated with power, responsibility, and authority. As a leader, you are expected to be able to handle anything that comes your way and keep your team positive, even in times of uncertainty. However, the pressure, isolation, and weight that come with being at the top can be overwhelming, making things seem hopeless and difficult to manage. This is known as leadership burnout.