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.
The Importance of Communication Skills for Leaders of International Teams
As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses are expanding their operations across borders, leading to a rise in international teams. With this shift, leaders need to have strong communication skills to effectively manage their teams and drive results.
Empathetic Leadership: Strengthening Psychological Safety in the Hybrid Workplace
As we navigate through a world changed by the pandemic, it has become clear that leadership styles prioritizing empathy are essential for creating a positive and productive workplace. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. In the context of leadership, it means creating a work environment where employees feel seen, heard, and valued. In this post, we explore the power of empathetic leadership in strengthening psychological safety in the hybrid workplace and why it's more critical now than ever.
The Power of Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
In today's fast-paced business world, it is essential to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. The power of diversity and inclusion in leadership cannot be overstated, as it creates an environment where employees feel valued and respected, leading to increased productivity and employee engagement.
How Technology Benefits Your Personalized English Course
It's hard to imagine a time when technology wasn't integral to corporate language training. But a few years ago, language students met in classrooms every Wednesday night and had to rely on textbooks and CD-ROMs for their language education. These resources were often expensive, barely interactive, and didn't provide real-time feedback. But now, technology has advanced to the point where we can create personalized English courses and a learning experience tailored to each learner's specific needs.
L&D Trends 2023 – Welcome to a New Era?
What are the most important trends for HR development in 2023? What challenges and opportunities await us in the area of continuing education? These questions are addressed and analyzed annually in the L&D Global Sentiment Survey.
Situational Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace
Managing a hybrid team can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! One effective approach that can make things a lot easier is situational leadership. This concept was first introduced by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard way back in the late 60s and early 70s.
The Languages of Love Applied to the Workplace
Good communication is essential in the workplace. But how can it be improved? It sounds like a joke, but it might help to model ourselves on how we communicate with our partner. A "love language" adapted to the workplace could lead to surprising results.
What is Online Business Coaching?
Business coaching has emerged as a precious solution for companies looking to improve the performance and potential of their employees. In recent years, the rise of digital coaching has further democratized the coaching world, making business coaching accessible to a broader range of people. Let us explore business coaching, how it can benefit organizations, and why digital coaching is a particularly effective solution for the hybrid workplace.