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Elise Cope
Jan 223 min read
Unlocking New Potential: The Synergy of AI and Natural Intelligence
The talent landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by the dual forces of technological advancement and the enduring power of human...
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James Shimmen
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Forward Look - The 3 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for HR Departments in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, HR departments are poised to navigate a landscape filled with both significant challenges and exciting...
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Elise Cope
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Rethinking Leadership: Why treat Employees like Customers?
Inspired by a recent McKinsey interview about treating employees as customers, led me to thinking Why? and How?
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Miriam Luke
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Building Stronger Leadership Teams
As Trump, US President elect, starts to announce his team it will be very interesting to see how the team start to work together and to...
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Abigail Clayton
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Verify Assessments - Update
GFB is committed to providing our customers with the most accurate and reliable talent insights. As part of this continuous effort, some...
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Elise Cope
Oct 31, 20241 min read
CIPD 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GFB will be in Manchester for the CIPD 2024 Annual conference next week, 6th and 7th November.
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Elise Cope
Oct 24, 20242 min read
An eye for talent, and a great goal....
Erling Haaland's latest goal showcases his sensational talent and his stats prove it - 253 goals, averaging 1.25 goals every 90 minutes...
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Elise Cope
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Who's the Leader?
2024 is a bumper year for elections across the globe – by the end of the year up to 64 countries will have held their elections ,...
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Abigail Clayton
Oct 10, 20245 min read
Transforming Hiring: The Benefits and Challenges of AI in Recruitment
The recruitment industry is no stranger to innovation. Over the past few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the...
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James Shimmen
Oct 3, 20242 min read
From Reality TV to Real HR: Lessons from ‘Married at First Sight UK’ for Building a Thriving Workforce
The latest series of “Married at First Sight UK” has captivated audiences with its bold social experiment, where singles marry complete...
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Abigail Clayton
Sep 27, 20244 min read
10 Key Tips for Making the Most of 360 Feedback in Your Organisation
In today's workplace, growth is no longer just about climbing the corporate ladder—it’s about developing skills, improving relationships,...
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Miriam Luke
Sep 12, 20243 min read
The Live Debate - How Political Leaders Build Confidence
This week Ex President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took part in the highly publicised, live debate on television in the US....
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Abigail Clayton
Sep 4, 20245 min read
Paralympics - lessons from the individual strengths of the superhumans
The Paralympic Games have become a powerful symbol of human achievement, resilience, and the celebration of diversity. Held every four...
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James Shimmen
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Effective Conflict Resolution: Lessons from the Gallagher Brothers’ Feud and Oasis Reunion
Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace, but how we handle it can make all the difference. The recent announcement of Oasis...
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Elise Cope
Aug 22, 20244 min read
Uncovering the career potential in ex-athletes
Olympic athletes are often faced with a major life transition when they take the decision to retire. This transition can be challenging,...
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James Shimmen
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Enhancing Fairness in Recruitment: The Role of Objective Methods
In today’s competitive job market, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process is more critical than ever. Recent studies highlight...
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Elise Cope
Jul 17, 20241 min read
IRIS/GFB 360 Partnership
We are delighted to announce that GFB are an IRIS partner, providing 360 feedback tools and supporting services (bespoke surveys,...
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Katherine Reid
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Cognitive diversity – solving painful problems
I’m sure all of us can think of a time where we’ve been confronted with a complex problem that is hard to solve and there is no clear...
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Miriam Luke
Jul 1, 20243 min read
The Power of a High Performing Team
This is the week of the TEAM. For our football teams competing in the Euros, for the political parties in the General Election and also...
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Abigail Clayton
Jun 27, 20243 min read
The importance of playing people in the right positions...
Football, the beautiful game, is a sport that thrives on strategy, skill, and a deep understanding of each player's strengths and...
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