Leadership Development
Leadership development is important for new and experienced leaders. But what are some skills, methods and examples of this in real life? We've created a collection of leadership development courses, expert guides and coaching programs to help you become a better leader.
Smart leadership development goals for success
Imagine yourself at the starting line, muscles coiled, adrenaline pumping. The race is about to begin, but you have no direction and there is no finish line in sight.
Aleney de Winter 
The best soft skills assessment to identify top talent
Raise your hand if you've ever hired someone, only to find out they weren't a good match for the role. Guess how much those well-intentioned but misguided decisions are costing your business? CareerBuilder gives it a price tag of nearly US$17,000 on average1 and that's just for one bad hire.
Amy Rigby
12 quick team-building activities you can do in 5-10 minutes
The top priority for most companies is satisfying customers, as it tends to generate more sales, higher revenue, and customer loyalty.
Jessica Orika
The ultimate talent acquisition strategy: Our 9-step process
52% of recruiters say the hardest part of their job is identifying the right candidates from a large pool.1
Jessica Orika
Solving the team motivation puzzle: 9 ways to motivate teams
With economic pressure continuing to effect organizations across the globe, redundancies are looming, and teams are overwhelmed. Savvy managers are looking for ways to motivate their teams, but with a widening generational gap in the workplace, it's becoming more challenging. The issue being, that "motivation" is relative to the individual, and so there is no one winning strategy for "team motivation". This is where smart companies are looking beyond generalized tips and tricks, and seeking evidence-based solutions for team motivation.In this article, we'll be sharing smart solutions for team motivation, and how data-driven approaches can make all the difference.
William Haigen
10 Inspiring professional development goals examples
Ever been asked about your professional development goals?
William Haigen
Zoom integrations: improve virtual collaboration with F4S
The pandemic permanently altered the way we work. Remote and hybrid work is now mainstream. Zoom meetings are the norm. And Zoom fatigue is a thing.
Olly Adeyemi
Google Integrations: convince and collaborate better with Fingerprint for Success
With hybrid and remote work being the new norm, digital tools and platforms have become invaluable. Video calls and other online conferencing tools have become the lifeline of communication. They help connect partners, investors, managers, and team members from around the world whether they’re at their desks in an office or working on the go using their mobile devices.
Emilia Dunaj
Evidence-based HR: inside F4S' research
The landscape of work is rapidly changing. In light of financial uncertainty and the rise of automation, organizations are under increased pressure to make every dollar count. With the cost of a bad hire costing up to 2.5 times the individual's salary¹, this means hiring the right people from the get go.
Emma Norris
What is the future of work? Preparing for the new frontier
There's no doubt about it – change is coming. From the remote work revolution to the proliferation of AI technology, the workplace is transforming before our eyes. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably shifted the way we work. And, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Impending financial downturns combined with technological advances are set to create the perfect storm for transformation.
Emma Norris
9 practical tips for developing leaders at every level
In the current climate, organizations face more complex challenges than ever before. In these tumultuous economic conditions, employers must think outside the box to engage and retain staff.
Emma Norris
Legitimate power: develop leadership skills at any level
Your boss has the power to give you a promotion and a higher paycheck.
Michael Metcalf
Leading by example: the role it plays in great leadership
Anyone can be a leader, regardless of their role within an organization. That's because the best leaders lead by example. Their actions, rather than their position of power, motivate others.
Kat Boogaard
The different types of power: which one is best for leaders?
What is power? Whether we like it or not, we all exercise power over each other every day. We use our position, status, knowledge, or influence to get people to do what we want.
Michael Metcalf