HR lessons from Wimbledon

As the eyes of the sporting world turn to SW19, and the hopes of Britain are pinned on Andy Murray, HR Grapevine asked a former international sportsman what the industry can learn from the upcoming fortnight.   

Speaking to HR Grapevine, Jeremy Snape, former England cricketer and Founder of Sporting Edge, drew parallels between HR and high-pressure sport: 

Motivation is temporary, talent is permanent

“Learning and development should be offered and have a consistent balance of support and challenge for all employees. When people have lost their motivation it may be due to a wide range of factors such as an uncertain future, a recent setback or lack of recognition or purpose in their work. Generally, companies have great reward systems in place to support employee success but have less in place for people who have lost their spark.