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Leadership in volatile times
Quiet quitting and changing ways of working, alongside uncertain political, economic and social environments, are just some of the...
Elise Cope
Mar 16, 20234 min read
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Can chatbots really pass the Watson Glaser?
At GFB we are always assessing the impact of new technologies on the capability and security of the testing solutions we provide. This is...
Abigail Clayton
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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Wrong People in the Wrong Position
Is it wrong to be vaguely addicted to the ever expanding egos on The Apprentice 2023? They seem to have an epic ignorance of each other's...
Elise Cope
Feb 23, 20235 min read
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Talent is Tough
Identifying and developing talent it tough, and it’s not getting any easier. 360 surveys, done right, are a great way to find, retain and...
Elise Cope
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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How data can develop diversity
The working environment has changed dramatically over the last few years, and continues to do so at pace. It is understandable that any...
ailidhwatson
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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Identifying behavioural strengths to drive development
Here at GFB, we have been designing and running behavioural assessments for over 20 years, helping thousands of people to benefit from...
Abigail Clayton
Jan 19, 20234 min read
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Data - Day Tah
Great, thanks very much for that, the people data report looks great - but, what for the love of a simple life, does it mean? Well...
Elise Cope
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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'Tough luck, suck it up'
6 months ago England wing Abby Dow broke her leg playing against Wales in the Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship, scuppering her...
Elise Cope
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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Under pressure - Will your leaders move away, against or towards others when feeling the strain?
Pressure effects everyone regardless of who they are and what job they do. But what happens to people when the pressure is on? How does...
James Shimmen
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Rishi Sunak- Transformational or Transactional Leader?
After a tumultuous 8 weeks in UK politics, hopefully we can look forward a little bit of calm after the storm – but what sort of a leader...
Elise Cope
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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Beware Quiet Quitting
People are rethinking their relationship with work and it’s presenting leaders with a uniquely challenging double whammy of resignations...
Katrina Wray
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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RS Group: Amazing Leaders 360
BACKGROUND RS Group are a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers. They support customers with a...
Elise Cope
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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The benefits of assessment centres & pitfalls to avoid
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), on average one third of companies use assessment centres as a...
steve bicknell
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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Recruiting The Best Modern Minds In Law
BACKGROUND Our client is a Top 10 Global Law Firm with more than 70 offices operating in over 40 countries. The firm’s people-focused...
Abigail Clayton
Jan 5, 20213 min read
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15 expert tips for taking that Psychometric Test
You’re going for a job, or being considered for promotion, or management are introducing an initiative that hasn’t been explained to you....
Elise Cope
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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How to measure Emotional Intelligence - the 7 domains as developed by experts
Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (EIQ) Developed by Prof. Victor Dulewicz and Prof. Malcolm Higgs, the EIQ helps assess and develop...
Elise Cope
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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Measuring critical thinking with the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WG-CTA)
What is Critical Thinking ? Critical thinking is the ability to recognise that a problem exists and to look for evidence to solve it. It...
Elise Cope
Aug 6, 20192 min read
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