Opinion

Opinion

What Is An Employee Listening Programme And How Do They Work?

Many organisations collect feedback from employees at some point — often through an engagement survey or focus groups. But increasingly, leaders are asking a broader question: how do we systematically listen to employees and understand what they are experiencing at work? This is where the idea of an employee listening programme comes in. Rather than relying on a single survey or occasional conversations, it creates a structured approach to hearing employee perspectives and using that insight to guide decisions.

12 March - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

How Can We Develop Our Partners’ Leadership Skills in an LLP?

LLPs develop partners’ leadership skills most effectively through structured behavioural feedback using a 360 tool, and facilitated reflection along with coaching — rather than relying on informal conversations or financial performance reviews alone.

25 February - 3 Minute Read

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What Are the Benefits of 360-Degree Feedback?

360-degree feedback is widely used because it gives a more complete view of someone’s impact at work than a traditional top-down appraisal. Instead of relying on one manager’s opinion, it gathers structured feedback from multiple perspectives, typically the individual, their manager, peers and direct reports.

29 January - 3 Minute Read

360 Feedback

What Is 360-Degree Feedback and How Should Organisations Use It?

360-degree feedback is a development tool that gathers structured feedback from multiple perspectives — typically a manager, peers, direct reports and the individual themselves. The aim is to increase self-awareness by highlighting strengths, development areas and blind spots that may not be visible in a traditional appraisal. Used well, 360 feedback supports leadership development, behaviour change and more effective working relationships.

15 January - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

How Does 360° Feedback Work in LLPs and Professional Partnerships?

360° feedback in LLPs works by gathering confidential, multi-source insight on leadership behaviours and professional impact, and using this feedback purely for development. It is particularly effective in partnership environments where influence, collaboration and leadership style play a central role in individual and collective success.

19 December - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

How Should You Conduct an Employee Survey to Gain Maximum Benefit?

Conducting a well-designed, expertly managed employee survey, with strong communication, tailored questions, interactive dashboards and clear action-planning—lets you collect meaningful feedback, embed change and enhance your employee experience.

21 November - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

Why Executive Coaching Helps Managers More Than Traditional Training

Executive coaching gives managers personalised, real-time development, supported by tools like 360-degree feedback, so behaviour improves faster and more sustainably than through training alone.

19 November - 3 Minute Read

360 Feedback

Is 360-Degree Feedback More Effective at Developing Managers Than Traditional Training?

360 Degree feedback, used properly, ideally combined with coaching, often has far more impact on a manager's performance than attending a training workshop. This post explains why and how to reap the benefits of 360-degree feedback.

17 October - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

Legal Sector Leaders – This Is For You

Be the first to read our article "The Partner Paradox", which challenges the traditional approach to selecting & measuring the performance of law firm partners.

21 August - 2 Minutes Read

Opinion

Streamlining the Hiring Process: A Guide to Efficiency and Ease

In today's fast-paced business environment, the recruitment process can often feel like navigating through a labyrinth.

3 July - 5 Minutes Read

Opinion

The State of Remote Working at the End of 2025

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses worldwide to adopt remote working, few could have predicted how deeply this shift would reshape the workplace.

3 July - 4 Minutes Read

Opinion

Adapting to Modern Workforce Expectations

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving work landscape, the expectations of employees are shifting, with an increasing emphasis on flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance.

3 July - 6 Minutes Read

Opinion

Don’t Leave It to Guesswork: Here’s How to Find Out What Benefits Your Employees Really Want

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent goes beyond offering a competitive salary.

3 July - 6 Minutes Read

Opinion

Christmas is on the Way – Is a Christmas Bonus for Staff the Be-All-and-End-All?

As the festive season approaches, businesses often consider ways to reward their employees.

3 July - 5 Minutes Read

Opinion

Workplace Culture and Employee Turnover: 7 Issues That Could Be Driving Employees Away

If you're struggling with a high turnover rate in your company, you might be focusing too much on wages as the main issue.

3 July - 4 Minutes Read