Soft skills

• How to negotiate leave during the pandemic

  Be honest about your needs, but remain flexible and open to creative solutions.

• Worried about a colleague's mental wellbeing?

  A clinical psychologist discusses how to approach a colleague you are concerned about, as well as how to provide ongoing support.

• 13 answers to questions about work amidst the pandemic

  Career expert and FM contributor Rhymer Rigby voices his opinion on the future of remote work, why hot-desking may be a thing of the past, and more.

• 4 ways to practise vulnerability at work

  Practising vulnerability at work not only helps build stronger professional relationships, but it can also nurture innovation and even retain talent in an organisation.

• Taking over from a boss who has failed

  The transition into a new role is made smoother by assessing and addressing issues created by a predecessor.

• 5 signs of potential to look for in new recruits

  If you want to hire someone with the potential to make a large contribution to your company, here are a few key traits and behaviours to look for.

• Stop sugar-coating your feedback

  Research shows too many managers hold back from giving clear and direct instructions.

• The language of financial leadership

  Speechwriter, author, and TEDx speaker Simon Lancaster describes ways to enhance your communication — whether in a speech or a one-to-one conversation.

• 4 ways finance leaders can increase employee engagement

  Leading like a coach has the potential to boost engagement and the bottom line.

• Becoming more empathetic in difficult times

  Here’s how to become a source of support and strength for those around you.

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