The main trends in talent management, in detail
A talent is a special intellectual ability or aptitude that a person has to learn easily or undertake an activity with great skill. We all have something that we are really good at, but many people don't know what their talent is. We will help you discover your talent and how to make the most of it...
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Personal development: unleash your full potential and achieve your goals
Very often, toxic thought patterns take a hold of us and stop us from realising our full potential. Don't surrender to these negative psychological processes! You can change them, but you need to know how. Set yourself a clear goal, be tough, consistent, and have positive mindset. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals.
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Scientists and inventors: the women who changed the world
They were pioneers and their discoveries and inventions made history. However, their work has often been brushed aside and even vetoed by their peers. However, great women like Marie Curie, Virginia Apgar and Gertrude B. Ellion succeeded in being recognised in their respective fields of study. But they are not the only women who have changed the world.
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Disruptive education for meeting the challenges of the future
Innovation is one of the watchwords of the 21st century and training must form part of this (r)evolution in order to bring it into line with the demands of an increasingly hyperactive and hyperconnected world. In order to meet these challenges, technology is an essential ally when promoting a disruptive form of education that puts learning in a new light.
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Personal branding on social media, a winning mix
A personal brand is the sum of all those characteristics that define us and differentiate us from others as professionals. Using social media is currently one of the most effective ways to create, consolidate and promote this brand. These tools can be the launching pad for our personal brand and give it a definitive boost.
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Coaching and mentoring: boosting human talent
Coaching and mentoring help us grow as professionals and achieve our goals with the help of someone to guide us and accompany us through a learning process. In fact, companies that use these tools to manage human talent are the most highly regarded by workers.
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Remote training or classroom-based training? Which is best for you?
In years gone by, remote learning was the ugly duckling of higher education, and considered a less prestigious method than classroom-based courses. Nowadays, online learning has become the method of choice for millions of people because it is flexible, has no geographic barriers and gives access to wider range of courses.
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Lifelong learning, the value of continue education
The current context needs us to continuously update our skills in order not to be left out of the jobs market. Lifelong learning is the answer, whether at business level — more and more companies are developing training programs — or as individuals — having the attitude to learn every day —.
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Networking, the best way of boosting your professional career
Find new work opportunities, contact collaborators, launch your personal project or meet potential customers. In a world dominated by technology, the online version of networking can give you a competitive advantage. This aside, it's a bad idea to underestimate the value of face-to-face contact.
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Motivational speaking or the inspiring power of words
Motivational speaking is art made into words, a powerful resource that goes beyond simply speaking well. What is its objective? To encourage reflection or influence convictions by appealing to our emotions. Some speeches, such as Martin Luther King's I have a dream, are proof that words can change history.
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Nanodegrees: online courses that will change your life
Nanodegrees are revolutionising the world of training and access to cutting-edge jobs on a global scale. These collaborative and customisable courses focus on skills rather than knowledge, and, thanks to ICT, are democratising education.
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The value of emotions versus robotisation
In a couple of decades — maybe less — robots will do many of the jobs that humans now do. But before we set the alarms bells ringing, let's listen to the experts. They say that in this man-machine race, human beings have a competitive advantage: emotional intelligence.
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Design Thinking: a different way of thinking and acting
Although the methodology is not new, Design Thinking is increasingly present in the business world because of its ability to generate innovation in the development of new products and services. The key? It is a different way of thinking and acting that not only gives rise to innovative ideas, but also drives and strengthens talent.
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How about you, where's your grit?
Tennis fans and Rafa Nadal's opponents wonder what could be his secret. Although he may not be aware of it, without grit, he would not be such an extraordinary player. This concept of modern psychology is proof that perseverance and passion for what we do is the secret to achieving personal success. It is by far the most important factor, even more than talent and intelligence.
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Intrapreneurs: the talent playing on home turf
When companies are seeking talent, they tend to look outside. But what if it was already there, in their own offices? Owing to a lack of mechanisms for identifying talent, a mistrust of internal structures or a reluctance to rearrange the hierarchy, many companies do not encourage their employees to develop ideas.
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The elevator pitch or how to get your message across in a few seconds
Being brief and making an immediate impact are increasingly important values in communication due to the influence of the social networks and, let's be honest, the daily hustle and bustle. An elevator pitch allows you, in the time it takes to ride in a lift, to plant the seed of an idea in someone's mind, as the first step towards success.
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Mindfulness: a technique to connect you to the here and now
Mindfulness is the meditation of the 21st century. It is the perfect relaxation technique to increase your well-being at work. It reduces stress and anxiety levels, improves concentration and generates effects that have a positive impact on organisation and productivity. Read all about it...
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Looking for work?
LinkedIn is the go-to social network for talent recruiters. With an online community of 500 million users, it links professionals and businesses all around the world. You probably already use it to find work, but are you really making the most of it?
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Discover the advantages of collective intelligence
Open innovation is an invitation for people within a corporation — employees — and also those from outside of it — suppliers, clients, entrepreneurs, start-ups, etc. — to provide their knowledge to drive new projects and generate value. The term isn't new, but self-managed team work is still in at a very early phase in the business sector.
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Which are the professions of the future?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already having a profound impact on the labour market. Some professions will disappear while others will blossom and require new abilities and skills.
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Start-ups: entrepreneurship through the most innovative ideas
These are small, but very brilliant companies, emerged thanks to breakthrough ideas that entrepreneurs want to use to change the world.
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Disruptive talent: how thinking out of the box could improve your organization
Autonomous cars, smart grids, smartphones, Facebook, etc. How can we come up with the most innovative ideas? How can we detect and encourage disruptive talent?
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STEM Education: the careers with the greatest demand and future
The acronym STEM education encompasses careers related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The new digital era and the acceleration of technological advances have made STEM professionals to be the most sought-after by companies.
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Coworking: the workspace revolution
Shared offices have become dynamic melting pots of professionals from diverse disciplines coming together to work in a network that is collaborative, creative and innovative.
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Generation Z: Transforming the system
In the early 50s, photographer Robert Capa used the alphabet to name generations for the first time. Today, three generations of youngsters coexist -X, Y and Z- and, with their resemblances and differences, they are condemned to get along.
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Urgent or important? How to be more productive at work
Northern European countries are amongst the most productive in world. A few simple work habits can save us lots of time every day.
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