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Articles by Kath Greenhough
Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future Original
Business leaders and analysts alike all agree that change is the new normal. Because of this, more technology leaders realise change management and agility to be critical parts of their strategy. Many industries remain uncertain as the world continues grappling with external forces that challenge the norm and force change among us all. Despite the headwinds, more are facing the storm head-on.
Nine steps to building a bullying-free workplace culture
Bullying is a chronic and relentless facet of the workplace, and the consequences are considerable. Workplace bullying doesn’t just hurt those involved. The wider workplace also feels the effects through lost productivity, increased absenteeism, poor morale, and time spent documenting, pursuing or defending claims. It is estimated to cost Australian organisations between $6 billion and $36 billion annually.
9 steps to creating a bullying-free workplace
Bullying can be a chronic and relentless facet of some workplaces, and the consequences are considerable. Workplace bullying doesn’t just hurt those involved, writes Kath Greenhough, APAC VP at Skillsoft. The wider workplace also feels the effects through lost productivity, increased absenteeism, poor morale, and time spent documenting, pursuing or defending claims. Bullying is estimated to cost Australian organisations between $6 billion and $36 billion annually.
How to improve employee well-being through workplace training
A lot has happened over the past couple of years, and many of us are not okay. Between political and social unrest, a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the rising cost of living, it is only natural that we’ve been preoccupied. While this has many personal implications, our emotional wellness also extends into the workplace. Mental illness is now the leading cause of sickness, absence, and long-term work incapacity in Australia.
Why IT pros want to quit their jobs and how to change their minds
In the year ahead, over half (53%) of IT professionals are considering leaving their jobs as job satisfaction rates declined from 2021-22, according to Skillsoft’s 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report. That’s troubling for many in IT leadership, whose greatest challenge is retention. What were the challenges faced by IT decision makers? One of the main takeaways from the research report findings is the ongoing strain IT departments are experiencing as they try to recruit and retain employees.
5 ways to create a cybersecurity-focused work culture
A blended approach to cybersecurity training is key to keeping your organization safe from bad actors, phishing schemes or misconfigurations. The importance of privacy and security cannot be overstated in an age where so much of our business infrastructure relies on technology. Unfortunately, it’s also this reliance that makes our infrastructure the perfect target for malicious actors.
Six ways to transform your cybersecurity training and influence lasting change Original
The importance of privacy and safety cannot be overstated in this digital age. So much of our business infrastructure relies upon digital technology. This makes the technology, and the data it contains, a constant target for hackers and other malicious actors. As a result, robust cybersecurity training is imperative for businesses that want to keep their insights, data, intellectual property, and additional proprietary information safe and secure.
How to create and foster a learning culture
By Kath Greenhough, Senior Manager of Consulting Services, Australia and New Zealand, Skillsoft Developing a learning culture in today’s modern business environment is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s essential for companies to cultivate learning if they wish to stay in business. Employees today see learning opportunities and career development as real benefits – above and beyond salary and novelty ‘perks’.
The science behind successful business leaders
TS Eliot’s famous epithet is both witty and profound. It is also wonderfully contrarian. We are taught that we should never steal or plagiarise, that we should find our own path. Yet here is one of the greatest poets of the modern age telling us that we should mercilessly pillage from others. “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants” – Sir Isaac Newton, 1675 This quote is seemingly much more reverential but the sentiment is the same.
Government to help small businesses digitise, go global with revised $18m advisory program
To help small businesses get online and reach new markets through digital platforms, the Federal Government has overhauled its Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) program, Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack has announced.
Cybercriminals turn to email impersonation as businesses focus on security against malware
With organisation preoccupied with the security challenge posed by malware, cybercriminals are switching impersonation attacks to bypass email security systems, according to research undertaken by Mimecast.
The future of AI-powered chatbots in business: From niche processes to industry features
Less than a decade ago, the concept of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered agents answering customer questions in real time was still considered out of reach for businesses of all sizes. Today, these virtual agents, otherwise called chatbots, are very real, indeed with business adoption growing exponentially. Last month NAB rolled out its ‘virtual banker,’ a virtual assistant using AI to answer more than 200 questions that were previously handled by call centres.
Let's Talk... Fintech | Dynamic Business
The financial services industry is in the midst of a digital revolution led by fintech startups. These nimble, customer-centric companies are rapidly establishing a new status quo as they hone in on the consumer and business pain points the large incumbents have failed to address.
Dealing with 'difficult' people at work
We’ve all encountered ‘difficult’ people in the workplace. Whether it’s a boss, a colleague or a subordinate, it’s challenging working in close quarters with someone whose personality or approach to work doesn’t always gel with our own and who pushes our buttons.
Progressing your career while working flexibly? It's possible, with learning and development - Women's Agenda
Organisations today look very different to how they did even ten years ago. With a shift towards more flexible working environments and a growing part-time workforce, individuals – in particular, women – have more opportunity to pursue a successful career while balancing family and other commitments. Too often, however, ‘unconscious bias’ is still present in the workplace, especially when it comes to to areas that should help excel careers, like Learning & Development (L&D).
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