The soft skills required in a hybrid work force

Even before the world was traumatized by the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, soft skills were recognized as essential elements of organizations. Now, soft skills are more critical than ever before. Digital transformation has hit our businesses at warp speed globally. Five-year plans are turbocharged into one-year programs. Leaders need to adjust fast and now, not… Continue reading The soft skills required in a hybrid work force

Fostering Feedback Culture. Tips for Cultivating Open Communication at Work

Uno de los pilares de una cultura de retroalimentación efectiva es la comunicación abierta. Solo a través de una comunicación abierta se hace posible una retroalimentación honesta, clara y objetiva. La presencia de una cultura de retroalimentación efectiva permite que los empleados se desarrollen y progresen en sus carreras. Desafortunadamente, las organizaciones a menudo pasan… Continue reading Fostering Feedback Culture. Tips for Cultivating Open Communication at Work

Digital transformation goes mainstream

Earlier in 2021, Kestria (formerly IRC Global Executive Search Partners) hosted two virtual roundtable discussions with preeminent members of the global business community representing healthcare, logistics, consulting and education sectors to explore the driving forces behind digital transformation, its applications and the challenges to sustaining the momentum of digitalization. The virtual roundtable discussions yielded rich… Continue reading Digital transformation goes mainstream

Creating a Positive Friendship Culture in the Workplace

An organization’s culture is the backbone of its identity. It’s the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that define what and who the company is, and how its employees interact with one another. It’s also the blueprint for effective leadership. By creating a positive friendship culture, employees are exposed to an environment that allows them to… Continue reading Creating a Positive Friendship Culture in the Workplace