As true reverse feedback, 360° assessment is used for profiles that have a circular interaction with their environment, namely salespeople, managers and executives (who are surrounded by supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, internal or external customers, suppliers and partners). 360° assessment's initial objective is to achieve an understanding...
Our training courses have taught us to discuss and argue. We indeed spend a lot of time perfecting our written and oral expression. Most training catalogues include a section on speaking, as well as professional writing. But what about the art of asking questions? Why don't...
From business to leadership The story began in the 20th century in North Carolina (USA), when Lunsford Richardson, with the help of his son H. Smith Richardson, developed a home remedy that relieves chest congestion, the famous Vicks VapoRub, which went on to become the Vick Chemical...
Recruitment today is no longer what it was several decades ago. We are now entering the era of Recruitment 4.0. Indeed, it is now up to companies to convince and entice their future employees, especially in specific sectors, such as IT development and Data Sciences. As...
Ondyna, the taps specialist Based in Marennes, ONDYNA specialises in selling sanitary fittings on a wholesale basis only. With around 20 employees and turnover of €15 million, ONDYNA is the French distributor for Italian company CRISTINA, a major bathroom fittings manufacturer. To ensure the brand’s success in France, the company...
Recruitment processes have changed dramatically over the last decade. The arrival of the internet has turned everything on its head. This connectivity enables candidates to view job adverts, submit CVs and contact recruiters straight from their computer, tablet or smartphone. Recent research showed that in 2015, 50% of responses...
Do you sometimes feel like you’re playing a part in a stage play, or like your conversations are part of a role play game in which the rules change depending on the context? In professional relationships, for example, there can be power games, spheres of influence, and rules...
Most requests for training are made by employees when they find they’re struggling or don’t know enough about a particular subject. Sometimes, an annual performance appraisal can also produce interesting results that suggest areas for development. We all expect a lot of performance appraisals, which are designed to...
We’ve had Generations X, Y and Z; now here come the Millennials! The Millennials are currently teenagers, having been born in the 2000s. They will be the world of tomorrow. More mobile than Generation Y, more connected than Generation Z, the Millennials will also go further....
Defining talent Relying on talent is of strategic importance for companies nowadays. Its human capital constitutes a company’s main competitive advantage, which is why managing high potential is a priority. Naturally, it’s counted as one of the top five factors of companies’ success. Even though the definition...
