A survival skill in a VUCA world. Volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous. Do these adjectives apply to your work environment? Resilience increases our capacity to overcome career obstacles, helps us make sense of organizational changes, and supports us when having to navigate various forms of transition. This does not necessarily imply grinding your teeth and tensing […]
Swiss women demand greater gender equality. Last Friday saw nearly half a million women protest against Switzerland’s slow pace to gender equality. Overall, Swiss female professionals still earn 20% less than their male counterparts. The International Labour Organisation namely rates Switzerland among the last nations when it comes to equal pay between men and women […]
Close your skills gaps with the right approach to corporate training. A great majority of managers are concerned about the skills level of their teams. Especially in an ever changing work environment. Corporate training can indeed develop employees. But outdated methods and erroneous presumptions are holding back effective approaches. Full article : Fast Company Vicario […]
Workplace conflict compromises mental health and productivity. Workplace conflict occurs when co-workers view shared situations through different lenses. Tension often escalates if nothing is done, so addressing the issue early on helps reduce strain and restore effective collaboration. If you find yourself in such a situation, you can feel more empowered by trusting your emotional […]
Workplace coaching works, as science demonstrates. Workplace coaching is a one-on-one form of learning and development. By focusing on the immediate needs of the manager, it promotes active learning. And indeed improves performance. Technical and leadership skills can be moderately improved. So as attitudes and motivation. But the greatest impact of coaching applies to individual […]
Gaining insight into people’s minds and making sound decisions. How can HR assess how current and potential employees think, feel and behave? Publishers of psychometric tests propose a vast array of products which measure personality and abilities. Many instruments offer easy-to-read colored reports, user-friendly digital platforms, and sometimes even an appealing game-format. But what is […]
How addressing the human dimension enables to survive. Are your current practices in hiring, training, motivating and retaining your employees preparing you for today and tomorrow’s challenges? Will your people’s competencies meet future clients’ needs, optimize company resources, and out-think the competition? What are you doing to promote a culture of agility and innovation ? […]
Organizing remote work so that benefits outweigh costs and risks. Many managers are hesitant to authorize remote work. The idea of direct reports “time-sheeting” without supervision may feel like stretching trust beyond what’s comfortable. But it turns out that the 6 major concerns expressed by managers are unfounded. So why not rely on work flexibility […]
“The accumulation of thoughtless actions that leave employees feeling disrespected—intentionally ignored, undermined by colleagues, or publicly belittled by an insensitive manager—can create lasting damage that should worry every organization. [ ] The costs of incivility rise as employee stress levels increase.” Read more here from the McKinsey Quarterly, December 2016 Vicario Consulting proposes different solutions for preventing workplace […]
Developing Resilience at Work
Swiss Women’s Rights for Equal Treatment
Clarifying 4 Misconceptions About Corporate Training
Resolving Workplace Conflict via Emotional Intelligence
Is Workplace Coaching Worth the Investment?
