Leadership

Good leadership is essential for any business, large or small.  Leadership is the ability to motivate a group of people to achieve common goals. A good leader knows how to inspire employees and create a positive work environment. 

 

If you’re looking for information about developing leadership skills, you are in the right place. We have created a Leadership Hub to share intelligent, inspirational and insightful articles about leadership.

 

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Latest Leadership articles

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Business growth – Is your business ready?

Is your business ready for growth? This process takes careful planning and analysis - here's what you should consider.

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How to create a well-being strategy

Does your business have a well-being strategy in place? If you want to aid recruitment and retention then a well-being strategy is essential

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How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace

How do you raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Here's what you need to know.

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Loneliness in the workplace – a very real threat

Is it possible to feel loneliness, even when you’re interacting with dozens of colleagues every day? Absolutely. What can employers do?

Cost of living

Cost of living increases – what can HR/businesses do to support?

Is it possible for businesses to better support their employees during the cost of living crisis? We look at the role that employers can play.

What is a CHRO

Is it time you found your CHRO?

MAD-HR takes a look at whether one of your key appointments could be that of a Chief HR Officer.

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Identity and Orientation – How Inclusive is Your Business?

The MAD-HR team have been reflecting on some of the key points employers need to know in regards to gender identity.

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Spring Statement – 23rd March 2022

Spring Statement: Key points at a glance. State of the economy and public finances. Fuel, energy and living costs · Taxation

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Global Events & Employee Impact – What Do Good Leaders Need to Know?

How do business leaders manage the personal and political impact of such an evolving story, in the context of the daily workplace?

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Employers guide to Custom and Practice in Employment Law

All employers need to understand 'custom and practice'. Find out what can happen if you ignore custom and practice and something goes wrong.

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Integrity and Leadership: What Impact on the Workplace?

Integrity & Leadership are often talked about, what difference does genuine integrity mean to the workplace? Find out how to build integrity.

What impact could outsourcing to an HR expert have on your business?

What impact could outsourcing to an HR expert have on your business?

Is 2022 the year you finally consider outsourcing HR? Here’s what you should know – and why it makes sense.

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Dear Boss….Can I Take My Holiday Now, Before Christmas?

We explore ways of managing the inevitable rush of annual leave requests that traditionally happen at the end of each year.

Should you celebrate Christmas at work?

Is or should Christmas really be a festivity for greater employee engagement?

Here are 5 tips on how to navigate festivities in the office, in order to avoid discrimination and promote inclusivity.

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Is It Fireworks In Your Workplace?

How do you stop issues boiling over among staff? Here’s some top tips for keeping the fireworks in your workplace under control.

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The Autumn Budget 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 was billed as a Budget for a new age and so here's everything the Chancellor announced today (27/10/21):

Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?

We look at mental health in the workplace, and the responsibilities that you may have as an employer - plus, practical policies to implement.

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Being a boss is all about persistent learning…Even when uncomfortable

How much are you, as a business leader, doing by way of persistent learning about your enterprise? We explore what this means and how to do it.

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COP9: What to do when HMRC come calling

Chris George, Tax Manager at Scrutton Bland explains what happens in a tax investigation following a COP9 letter.

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IR35 – Update

With IR35 having been extended to the private sector in April 2021, what do we know so far? Here’s our insight.

The impact of Leadership on businesses

Good leadership is essential to the success of any business. Leaders set the tone for the entire organisation, and their actions can have a profound impact on employee morale, motivation, and productivity. Leaders also play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of the company and making decisions that will determine its long-term success. In short, businesses cannot afford to underestimate the importance of leadership. 

However, leadership is not always easy, and it requires a unique set of skills and qualities. The best leaders are those who are able to inspire others, make tough decisions, and think creatively. They also have a strong sense of self-awareness and an ability to build relationships with others. If a business is to thrive, it needs leaders who possess these qualities.

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