HR & Management

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Lesser-known martial arts heavily influence Hollywood blockbusters

Samantha Swords, a woman of many talents, has been travelling the globe to raise awareness for Western martial arts and giving lightsaber lessons along the way. But while the sword may be her ultimate passion, she unveiled to Real Business the various Hollywood blockbusters her sculpting, blacksmithing and sword-fighting skills had been part of.

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Don’t just strive for a diverse workforce, change attitudes through doing instead of talking

Leadership expert Stephen Frost shares five tips to help you create a diverse team and better your organisation.

HR & Management 3 min read

Follow Lego’s footsteps in putting the customer first

Becoming an organisation that puts the customer first, particularly when the customer hasn't traditionally been central to the company's culture, is a major transformation which requires a deep understanding and commitment.

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How team building activities can boost business productivity

We have all had to partake in team building activities, no matter what job role we find ourselves, but they can be a great way to boost business productivity.

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Building blocks for the ultimate workplace your staff will love coming to

If you want to create the ultimate workplace then there are a few things you'll need to take into account as is suggested in this infographic.

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The best jobs in the UK that are well-paid and in need of filling

Glassdoor has created a list of the best jobs in the UK determined by earning potential, job satisfaction and number of job openings. Here we unveil the top ten.

HR & Management 3 min read

The true journey to becoming customer-centric evolves a lot of drive and determination

Practitioners like myself are often asked what bosses can do to make their company customer-centric. In the first of three articles intending to answer that question, I unveil that it requires a great deal of commitment and consideration to go beyond simply being a buzzword.

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In the eye of the beholder: Six complained-about adverts experts don’t agree are offensive

Criticism is not always a sign you've done something wrong, especially when it comes to the world of marketing it all comes down to perspective. The ASA claimed most complained-about adverts were often not the ones that needed banning. But it doesn't hurt to know what could land you in hot water.

HR & Management 3 min read

Key lessons from a year of hostile disruption

"There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full. After a year of uncertainty and significant hostile disruption, many business leaders will relate with the sentiment of Henry Kissinger's quip. But the problem is that it also rings true, at least in terms of readiness.