ITSelecta’s Partnership with Katowice Internationals Foundation

Introduction

At ITSelecta, we are delighted to announce our partnership with the Katowice Internationals Foundation – garagErasmus4Silesia for their Internationals World Cup. This extraordinary event brings together 20 national teams of foreigners living in Poland for a weekend filled with sport, passion, and brotherhood.

The Katowice Internationals Foundation: A Brief Overview

The Katowice Internationals Foundation – garagErasmus4Silesia is a remarkable organization dedicated to supporting the integration of newcomers and different cultures. Their unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion is truly inspiring, and ITSelecta is proud to stand alongside them.

The Internationals World Cup: A Celebration of Unity and Camaraderie

With over 250+ talented players and countless friends, families, and visitors, the Internationals World Cup takes place at the magnificent Slaski Stadion, which is alive with the spirit of unity and camaraderie during the event.

ITSelecta’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

ITSelecta firmly believes in embracing diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to contributing to the noble cause supported by the Katowice Internationals Foundation. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, and we aim to promote diversity in all aspects of life.

The 5th Edition of the Internationals World Cup

The 5th edition of the Internationals World Cup, held in 2023, concluded on the 23rd of July. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Egypt, the deserving champions, as well as to all the participants who displayed incredible sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Celebrating Sports and Cultural Exchange

The Internationals World Cup is more than just a series of matches; it’s a celebration of cultural exchange and mutual respect among people from diverse backgrounds. The event fosters lasting connections and bridges gaps between different communities.

Conclusion

ITSelecta is honored to be part of the Internationals World Cup and the Katowice Internationals Foundation’s mission to promote diversity and inclusion. We believe that through sports and shared passions, we can create a world that embraces unity and celebrates our differences.

FAQs

How many teams participate in the Internationals World Cup?

A1: The Internationals World Cup brings together 20 national teams of foreigners living in Poland.

Where does the Internationals World Cup take place?

A2: The event takes place at the Slaski Stadion, a magnificent venue that embodies the spirit of unity and camaraderie.

What is ITSelecta’s role in the event?

A3: ITSelecta proudly partners with the Katowice Internationals Foundation to support the Internationals World Cup and promote diversity and inclusion.

How often is the Internationals World Cup held?

A4: The event is held annually, with this being the 5th edition.

How does the Internationals World Cup foster cultural exchange?

A5: The event provides an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together, interact, and learn from one another, fostering cultural exchange and mutual respect.

In conclusion, the Internationals World Cup organized by the Katowice Internationals Foundation is a powerful testament to the positive impact of embracing diversity and promoting inclusion. ITSelecta is honored to be part of this unifying celebration and remains committed to championing diversity not only in the workplace but also in all spheres of life. Together, we can build a world that values unity, respect, and understanding among people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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If you are an IT professional looking to boost your career or move to even more lucrative job – then you should consider obtaining an IT certification. One of the biggest advantages of having one is that you can improve your job prospects. IT certification programs also offer the chance to network with other professionals within the field. This can benefit you in growing your connections with people who are experts in the desired area. It shows your determination to continuously improve your skill set and it is for sure something attractive to employers in this such competitive sector.

We encourage our clients to provide strategies for employee career growth and IT certification is one of them. When companies cover certifications for their development team, they invest in continuous learning, upskilling and reskilling their own software developers so they can easily adapt to emerging technologies and methodologies. Organizations will have greater chance in retaining their top software talents and in reducing turnover rates.

A study from Pearson shows us data on how much certification actually pays off. We can see that the demand for IT skills has significantly increased in the post-pandemic world. The IT industry evolves rapidly, causing existing skills to become outdated while new ones emerge. The data reveals that 75% of survey participants pursued IT certification to reskill or upskill themselves. Once certified, IT professionals feel more empowered and capable of delivering higher value in their work.

The study indicates that 92% of respondents experienced a boost in confidence regarding their skills. 84% felt more determined to succeed in their career, and 37% even received salary increases.

Employers also benefit significantly from their employees’ IT certifications. According to the report, 81% of certified employees produced higher quality work, 77% demonstrated increased innovation, and 72% reported enhanced efficiency in their tasks. Overall, the research underscores the positive impact of IT certification on both individual professionals and the organizations they work for.

For many respondents, earning a salary increase was a key goal in the pursuit of certification. 37% of respondents received a salary increase after earning their credentials — a significantly higher number than the 28% who reported salary increases in Pearson’s data set from 2020.

Check out some of the trendy IT tech certifications at the moment

1. AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Given that Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds the top position as the largest provider of public cloud services globally, it would make sense to enhance your AWS expertise and obtain the necessary certification in 2023. This will enable you to stay competitive and well-prepared in the dynamic cloud computing industry. Its popularity will continue to increase as more businesses move their IT operations to the cloud.

If you have experience with Linux system administration, a basic understanding of databases and working knowledge of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures, you will be able to gain your certificate.

The exam is a combination of two question formats: 75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response. It takes 180 mins to complete the test and the current cost is $300.

2. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Professional Cloud Architects empower organizations to leverage Google Cloud technologies. The certification is widely recognized and respected. With understanding of cloud architecture and Google Cloud, those professionals design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives.

While AWS owns 32% of the cloud marketplace, GCP owns 7%. Google is increasingly appealing to newer startups with modern modular applications compatible across any cloud environment. Google suggests at least 1 year of Google cloud experience for anyone intending to take the GCP certification exam as well as 3 years of experience in the industry.

The exam takes about 2 hours to be completed and the format is 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions. The cost is $200 and certification is valid for two years.

3. Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

If you would like to get certified as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, you should possess subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions specifically tailored for Microsoft Azure. This expertise should encompass various aspects, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security components. In addition to that, it is also required to have experience in Azure Administration, Development, and DevOps processes.

This certificate will make you more marketable and helps you get lucrative offers. With a 19% market share and continuous innovation, Microsoft tends to bloom, therefore the demand for Expert Azure Solution Architects will be only growing.

The cost of the certification ranges from $99 for Fundamental level certifications to $165 for Associate, Expert, and Specialty certificates.

4. The PMP Certification: Project Management Professional

PMP is a globally acknowledged accreditation in the field of IT project management. This certification serves as evidence of competence in effectively managing projects including teams, goals and budgeting. The certificate is an indication that you have the required skills to drive business results and are capable of managing different projects across the organization.

The PMP certification covers the essential principles of project management, including the five key stages of a project’s life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.

In order to meet the requirements for attending the PMP certification, you would need to have 3-5 years of project management experience, including 4500 hours in a project management role and a minimum of 35 hours of training in a similar project.

If your goal is to move into a managerial, strategic or leadership role, you must consider becoming a certified Project Management Professional.

The fee for the PMP is $405 for PMI members and $575 for non-members.

5. Certified Data Professional (CDP)

The CDP gives the chance to go across several learning paths around multiple domains, including data analytics, data architecture, data warehouse and data governance. Professionals can choose the specialization suited to their own experience and career goals.

You can also obtain different CDP certifications based on your experience, starting with an entry-level and ending with executive management which is on expert level.

Having a CDP certificate shows a mastery of the core concepts of modern data management, and a working knowledge of the latest data technologies and trends.

The foundation level examination costs $249 and the professional level exam has a fee of $350.

6. Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

The CDPSE certification is designed for professionals who are skilled in data privacy solutions and regulations. Once obtained, it guarantees you have the skills to navigate the increasing complexity of data privacy and security.

You would be eligible for the exam if you have at least 5 years of experience in privacy governance and architecture. This certificate can definitely make you stand out from the crowd and act as a gateway to very lucrative working opportunities.

The cost for the exam is $575.

7. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

The CISSP certification is for experienced cybersecurity professionals, such as CIOs, CISOs, and security managers with at least 5 years of paid, relevant work experience in two or more of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains. As a security professional, you are expected to protect the information assets of an organization by creating policies and monitoring and assessing security risks.

The cost of the CISSP exam is $749, it takes six hours to complete and it is composed of 250 questions. To maintain your certification, you’ll need to pay an annual fee of $125. This certificate will definitely advance your career.

8. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Cybersecurity is a crucial responsibility for companies that need to protect sensitive data from persistent threat actors. This certification is related to the information security governance — a topic with increasing attention and concern for the businesses worldwide. Having CISM is a strong indicator that you possess knowledge and skills in information security governance, program development and management, incident management, and risk management. Employees with these professional skills are highly valuable for any organization.

The price for the exam is $575 for ISACA members and $760 for non-members. You would need to pay additional $50 to request the certificate once the exam is passed.

9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Although the term “ethical hacker” may appear contradictory, these cybersecurity professionals play a vital and indispensable role in safeguarding digital systems and networks. Having the CEH certificate is a proof of your ability to find vulnerabilities in computer systems and to prevent hacking. You will have the knowledge of malicious hacker who uses the same skills and techniques and you will help organizations to establish better security measures so you can prevent potential future threats and attacks.

You will make sure that there are no weaknesses in the organization’s network and systems.

Employing cybersecurity professionals who possess the expertise to utilize the tools and techniques employed by adversarial hackers can be incredibly advantageous.

Cost for the certification is $1,199

It’s time for Certification and the next step is yours.

IT certifications offer a win-win situation for both employees and employers, contributing to individual growth and organizational success. Now it’s time to decide which certification suits your experience and skills the best.

In case you are looking for another IT Specialist or Developer, or you are an IT Professional looking for new opportunities, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@itselecta.com or + 48 508 033 065.

Sources: https://home.pearsonvue.com/voc/2023-report

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One common question asked by our foreign clients when hiring new employees in Poland is about the bank holidays they need to respect. Unlike some other countries, Poland has a slightly higher number of bank holidays, for example last year in Italy there were 12 public holidays, in the USA you can find 11 bank holidays or in the UK just 10 of them. In 2023 in Poland we will have 13 bank holidays, you can find the list below also with their Polish names and dates:

It’s important to take these holidays into consideration when offering a cooperation agreement to a Polish IT professional because a majority of them expects to have it as a holiday. If you need to employ IT professionals in Poland, we are here for you and we can suggest the best way to handle everything from the bureaucratic point of view.

Contact us at info@itselecta.com. We can provide you with more information and guidance, not only regarding bank holidays but also other useful information.

If you liked this, you might find also interesting our other articles: 5 reasons why Poland is the best place for IT Developers or How to attract a foreign talent?

Sources:

1. https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays
2. https://publicholidays.it/2023-dates/
3. https://www.chicagofed.org/utilities/about-us/bank-holidays
4. https://kadry.infor.pl/kadry/indywidualne_prawo_pracy/czas_pracy/5673928,kiedy-przypadaja-dni-wolne-od-pracy.html

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Recently Poland has been developed especially in the technological sector. We have the largest chain of autonomous shops in Europe: Żabka Nano are shops supported by artificial intelligence (they are showing up so fast around the country). Also in Poland it is very famous to pay by Blik, which is a secure and very fast and convenient way to pay without the card in shops or on the Internet. Why is it so fast for us to develop new technologies and implement them into real life? 

1. Motivated and dedicated developers

We have a big amount of motivated and qualified developers. Since Poland is a country where youngsters dream about becoming a Web or Game Developer, they feel more committed to their job and they strive to make this dream come true. As a result, with motivation and with the help of good education in this sector, they develop their career as very dedicated employees because of the knowledge they gained but first of all because of the passion that they have.

Source: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/jobs/20-most-popular-dream-jobs-in-the-world-poet-pips-pilot-as-top-choice-in-uae-and-saudi

2. Knowledge of English

According to data from the EF English Proficiency Index, Poland is marked with a very high proficiency level of countries in the whole world! Indeed there are many people who speak not only English but 2 or 3 more languages. Thanks to this fact, it is easier in Poland to find cooperation with foreign companies and invest in this market, for example there are many American companies that have already opened their subsidiaries in many cities in Poland. Many IT developers also know that knowledge of English is essential for finding a better job but also to use it during their day to day activities.

3. Culture

Polish culture is often focused on work and accomplishment. There is a big commitment to the job itself and also to the employers. Polish culture is rather easygoing and not troublemaking. Polish people are very strict to the point and they prefer clear and motivating work conditions. According to Hofstede Insights:

Source: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison-tool?countries=poland

“Poland scores 64 on this dimension and is thus a Masculine society. In Masculine countries people “live in order to work”, managers are expected to be decisive and assertive (…)”

You can clearly see this characteristic when you start your company or future business here by looking for your next IT Developers.

4. Education

As we mentioned before in Poland there is a strong educational background especially in the IT and Development sector. There are many universities, general or technical ones, that provide very specific high education according to different specialisations. The widest variety educational systems for  IT Developers offer universities, such as Politechnika Warszawska, Politechnika Wrocławska, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Uniwersytet Jagielloński oraz Uniwersytet of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznań. They are located in the biggest cities of Poland.

5. Polish labour market

One of the most important aspects for considering Poland as your another target country to find IT Developers or start a new business. As we mentioned before there are already many American companies that have invested in Poland, such as Oracle, IBM, Accenture, State Street or Amazon and many more. It shows that highly developed countries like the US want to join the Polish market. Apart from this the cost of employing IT Developers from Poland is cheaper than, for example in Dollar or Euro zone. It is a very convenient way to have highly qualified experts in your team at a lower cost. Additionally, in the Polish labour market, contracting Polish IT specialists is an easier and clearer procedure because almost all of them have their own VAT number so the most common and preferable contact is B2B one. This approach is very common in Poland and your future IT Developers won’t be surprised if you ask for this kind of cooperation.

In case you are looking for another IT Specialist or Developer you can still visit our website to read more about it here

Or you can directly contact us and we will be happy to help you by finding the best IT talents within 2 weeks!

Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@itselecta.com or + 48 508 033 065.

Sources:

1. https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/regions/europe/poland/
2. https://nexttechnology.io/pl/rekrutacja-it-w-polsce-6-powodow-dla-ktorych-amerykanskie-firmy-przenosza-swoje-centra-technologiczne/
3. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/jobs/20-most-popular-dream-jobs-in-the-world-poet-pips-pilot-as-top-choice-in-uae-and-saudi
4. https://www.zabka.pl/biuro-prasowe/bezobslugowa-zabka-nano-podbija-europe
5. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison-tool?countries=poland

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Culture has always been the intangible string that determines whether or not employees will flourish within a company. The impact of culture becomes much more pronounced as businesses begin to grow and scale. But how can companies foster a positive culture, and how do they tell prospective employees that they have what they’re looking for in an employer?

There’s no rulebook on how to do these things, but there are ways that will help put companies on the right track.

Go Beyond The Scope

A great way to disengage employees from the company is to only value them for their output. Pragmatic businesses often fall into the trap of not caring about their employees as people and judge their worth from their quarterly stats.

It’s easy for employees in such environments to feel dispensable and therefore less secure about their financial stability. While business owners can, and are encouraged to, focus on results, bluntly putting only that as the priority won’t inspire any kind of loyalty.

Go beyond the scope of work and foster support systems that cover other aspects of employee life. Taking interest in an employee’s development outside their job description can do wonders for their confidence and engagement with the company.

Encourage Locality

Multinational companies often have the problem of staffing their remote locations for a variety of reasons. Some may find it difficult to do, but the best thing to do in such situations is to hire employees from those same localities.

We recently worked with a company that had similar staffing problems and they recounted their experience in this Clutch review:

Several top rated companies gain more support when they do this because finding work near your own location is uncommon. Employees who find themselves in such a positive situation will work harder to preserve it.

Provide Career Roadmaps

Most employees don’t see themselves doing the same thing for the rest of their lives. The job they’re applying for is just a starting point for something better, and companies aren’t as aware of this as they should be.

Provide employees with a general career roadmap upon recruitment and that will accomplish two things. First, it will provide them a clear throughline goal to work towards for the durations of their stay. Second, it shows that the company is well-organized and a good investment to gain experience from.

Companies don;t have to strictly adhere to such roadmaps though, the important thing is that they value career development for their employees.

These techniques can mean the difference between retaining top talent and constantly looking to replace them. Would you like to find out more? Get in touch with our team! We speak different languages and we are always available to provide you with all the answers!

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When looking for a new job, your CV plays an important role whether or not you will be selected for the next step of the recruitment process. It’s the first thing a recruiter sees, and you want to make a memorable first impression. So, here are some tips on how to improve your CV.

1. Format. It would be best if you created your CV from scratch and not just take a template. This way you’ll be able to personalize it any way you want and be in charge of your things.

2. Personal information. Write your full name, current location, email, phone number(with prefix code) so the recruiter/employer have easy access to them. Feel free to mention your social media (LinkedIn, blog, website) if they are well written.

3. Summary. Just add a couple of sentences, to sum up, your biggest career achievements, to highlight what you can bring to the company and to show your top skills.

4. Experience. Write down your working experience (position, name of the company, city), starting with the most recent one. Apart from the day-to-day task that you took on make sure to mention what you accomplished in each position. This way, the recruiter/employer will be able to see how productive and resourceful you can be. If you have a big list, mention the most recent ones and those related to the position analytically and the other ones with bullet points.

5. Education. Indicate the educational institution you attended and the degree you obtained. And if you graduated with excellence, take the opportunity to gloat about it.

6. Skills. In a bullet point form, present your skills so it’s easy for recruiters to quickly scan them and see if you meet the requirements. For positions like in IT in big companies, makes sure to present your “hard skills” using keywords related to the requirements of the position, as they might use application evaluation systems. Do not forget to mention your “soft skills” as well. In a lot of cases, they might be more interested in them rather your technical skills. Last but not least, make sure that your working experience shows that you possess the “soft skills” you mentioned.

7. Other info (awards, certifications or publications). Only mention them if they are related to the position and will give you an extra edge.

8. Recommendations. If the company requires recommendations, they will ask it directly whether to mention it on your CV or not, as a lot of employers are not interested in those. If you have recommendations from a big brand, you can mention them briefly and attach a separate file with them, in case the employer wants to have a look.

Are you looking for a job to gain your first experience or thinking of taking a new career path? Check out our vacancies at https://www.itselecta.com/vacancies/. Here at ITSelecta, we can assist you with the recruitment process and help you find your dream job.

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• Where can I outsource my IT project?
• Where can I find the best outsourced IT developers?

To answer these questions, first of all, we will list the factors you should have in consideration before choosing the destination of your IT project.

PRICE – QUALITY

You should analyze the costs of the contract, the team, the resources and the technology you will need to develop your project, without forgetting to pay attention to the expertise of the team you will choose and the quality of their outsourcing services.

COMMUNICATION

The ease of communication is the key to success when deciding to outsource a project. The location of the country you choose, the lack of cultural barriers, overlapping working hours and trustworthiness. All these aspects will make the difference between the right and the wrong destination for your company.
Once you analyzed all the factors above, it´s time to understand why Poland is your best choice for IT outsourcing.

QUALITY

The aim of IT outsourcing is not to find the cheapest IT workers, but the ones who offer the best price to quality ratio. First, let´s check Poland´s quality offer.
HackerRank, a technology company that ranks the ability of programmers in several countries to compare their IT skills, checked the skills of programmers from 50 different countries in Europe, Australia, Asia and America. The results were the following:

“If we held a hacking Olympics today, our data suggests that China
would win the gold, Russia would take home a silver, and Poland would nab the bronze.”

Poland was outstanding in most of the tests to check the programmers´ speed and accuracy, so the quality offered by this country is not questionable. Poland counts on highly educated IT professionals, and their universities, being aware of the benefits of having a good-quality pool of developers, are implementing and improving their programs to form their talents in the best way.

COSTS

Now that we better understand the quality of Polish developers, let´s analyze the costs of outsourcing here.

The average cost per hour for a Polish developer, according to Agile Engine, can be between 31 $ and 50 $ per hour depending on their experience and the level required for the position, while a QA can cost 33 $ and an architect around 59 $.

Keeping this in mind, we can consider Poland as one of the most cost-effective countries, and it is easy to have a good budget-control.

ECONOMY

After the fall of communism, the Polish economy started to grow in a significant way, and today it is considered to be one of the most stables around.

According to Bloomberg’s top-50 most innovative economies, Poland is the #22. Thanks to this information, there´s no need for extra-worrying about economic crisis or political instability. Poland develops the IT industry as one of the main bases of its economy.

The EU economy grows fast and increases the need for the workforce, and Poland offers the biggest number of working places in Central Europe because over 118,000 IT specialists work here.

The main destinations in Poland for outsourcing are Warsaw and Krakow. In addition to all these benefits, Poland operates inside the EEA economic zone, which is very convenient for the legal aspects of the outsourcing arrangement.

LACK OF CULTURAL BARRIERS

Considering cultural compatibility an essential aspect to have comfortable communication between your company and the outsourcing team, we have to take into account the distance and the cultural barriers we may have with our outsourced team.

Even if Asia has cheaper workers per hour, it is easier to communicate with a European team.

Poland is in the centre of Europe, and with this strategic location we can observe some advantages: they have been influenced by so many different cultures, which means they are open-minded and have a wide experience in doing international business.
Thanks to this, comparing the time zone of Poland to the Eastern Standard Time, we can see that there are at least 5 overlapping hours of work per day, which makes the communication much easier.

In addition to this, it enables visits to the potential contractor on a regular basis. We can highlight that among IT students in Poland 94% are able to speak English fluently.

Actually, Poland has a 2019 EF English Proficiency Index score of 63.67 and is ranked #11 among 80 countries in the world.

Partner companies like ITSELECTA are in charge of contacting and selecting the right IT outsourcing team here in Poland to give you the guarantee that your project will accomplish with the deadline and the budget you set. After explaining all your requirements, we will select tailor-made developers for your project and make sure you will have the needed support during the whole process.

Sources:

1. Goncharov, I. (2018). Top outsourcing destinations to watch in 2018.
2. The best countries to outsource software development. (2018).
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4. Slowik, C. (2018). What factors should I consider when choosing an outsourcing partner.
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6. Trikha, R. (2016). Which country would win the programming Olympics?.
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9. https://www.ef.de/epi/regions/europe/poland/

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There are 35 Italians in the annual Forbes classification of the richest people in the world.
The first Italian on this list is Giovanni Ferrero, son of Michele Ferrero, whom everyone knows as the father of Nutella—a brilliant entrepreneur who exported confectionery products made in Italy all over the world.

According to Wikipedia, Ferrero group today has over 35,000 employees and €10.3 billion of revenue (fiscal year 2016)—big numbers, a strong brand, and many happy customers all over the world.

Over 40 years ago, Michele Ferrero wrote guidelines for his senior executives to effectively manage their employees.
According to the Italian newspaper Gazzetta d’Alba, Ferrero’s remark to his management team was, “When you are talking to someone else, keep in mind that he is also important.”

There were 17 points focused on engagement, respect, active listening, and clear communication

1. When interacting with them, put your employees at ease:

• • Dedicate to them the time that they need.
  • Care about actively listening to what they have to say.
  • Never make them feel “small” compared to you.
  • The most comfortable chair in your office should be for them.

2. Make clear decisions and engage your employees in the process. They will believe in the choices they have made.

3. Involve employees in any changes, and discuss the changes with stakeholders before they are implemented.

4. Communicate positive feedback to the workers. When it comes to negative feedback, communicate them only when necessary. It should not be a criticism, but should indicate what can be done even better to avoid future mistakes.

5. Act on time. Too soon is better than too late.

6. Look at the problem, finding out the causes rather than the behavior.

7. Consider the problems in a holistic way. Don’t get lost in the details; leave your employees a certain margin of tolerance.

8. Always be human.

9. Don’t ask for impossible things.

10. Admit your mistakes calmly. It will help you not to repeat them.

11. Take care of what your employees think about you.

12. Don’t pretend to be everything to your employees, in which case you’ll end up being nothing.

13. Beware of those who flatter you; in the long run, they are more counterproductive than those who contradict you.

14. Give always to people what they deserve, and remember that it is often not a question of how much, but of how and when.

15. Never make decisions under the influence of anger, concern, or disappointment, but leave them for when your judgment may be more serene.

16. Remember that a good boss can make a giant feel like a normal man, but a bad boss can turn a giant into a dwarf.

17. If you do not believe in these principles, renounce being leaders.

I believe that Ferrero’s input is really actionable for every manager of people. Moreover, it seems that one of the reasons behind Ferrero’s great success was the way he drove his team. He was a people-first leader, not just an entrepreneur.

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