Cut Costs and Retain Your Talent!
Human capital, rather than technology, is your biggest asset. Why aren’t you investing in retention? The most in-demand skills today are communication, teamwork and customer service according to Pearson, a learning company. A recent NatWest study shows that almost 30% of businesses struggled to replace employees they had lost last year. Refine the way you […]
5 Ways to Promote Better Diversity in Your Leaders and Teams
Leaders are often tasked with ensuring a more inclusive environment for all employees, from hiring practices to company culture. This can be an uphill battle, especially when companies have been founded based on race or gender; however, there are ways to create a diverse workforce that can bolster morale and efficiency within your organisation. To […]
7 Emotional Intelligence Behaviours to Foster Success at Work
Have you ever pondered the term ’emotional intelligence’ and considered its implications for your professional life? Perhaps, during periods of emotional instability; however, do not discount the notion that this term could prove useful for success in any field. Have you ever experienced an intense moment at work when you’ve struggled to maintain composure? Perhaps, […]
Incorporating Diversity into Your Communication: A Guide to Authenticity
In the workplace, communicating with authority is a key element to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Knowing how to effectively communicate with colleagues and management is critical in order to create a respectful environment that embraces different ideas and perspectives. Through DEIB initiatives, organisations can not only increase productivity but also create an […]
What is Psychological Safety? And why is it Even More Important for minority communities like LGBTQ+
Psychological safety is the unfettered access to bring one’s whole self to work. Rather than hiding, concealing, or feigning an identity, it demands that all members of an organisation be authentic and cooperative. When a psychologically secure environment is established, people are able to communicate and collaborate with ease while fostering an atmosphere of curiosity […]
Why Disability Awareness Training in the Workplace is Important
Disability Awareness is a topic that is essential for both employees and employers. There are many ways to promote disability awareness in the workplace, but the most important way is through education. Employers can provide training on how to be more accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities, and employees can learn about what disabilities […]
Why you should kick-start a workplace wellbeing plan this January!
Christmas and New Year are often a season of extravagance, during which we indulge ourselves with copious amounts of alcohol and chocolate. This is particularly true in December when compared to any other time in the year. As the festive season draws to a close, that final selection box will surely be purged of its […]
Looking Back on 2022
It has been a busy year for the Netwomen™️ team, and we thought it only fitting to delve a little deeper as to what we achieved, and some highlights, over the past year. At the beginning of 2022 Netwomen™️ consisted of CEO, Pinky Ghadiali, and 8 Ambassadors. Since then, it has grown to over 10 […]
There’s Still Time to Set Your 2023 Business Goals
It’s never too late to learn how to plan for the new year. If you’re not a fan of planning, you’re not alone. However, planning is vital if you hope to surpass your sales goals in 2023. Planning is how we can look to the future while using what we’ve learned thus far. As a […]
Which productivity method is right for you?
By Netwomen Ambassador Farlan You might be thinking: ‘I have 24 hours in a day but they seem to just vanish!’ You’re not alone. I find the biggest hindrance to being productive is distractions and procrastination. Procrastination is the thief of time. Procrastination is not laziness, in fact, it can often suggest the opposite. It […]