Andrew Dobbs

Unlimited Leave - Can It Boost Productivity and Cut Costs? It sounds like a Silicon Valley perk. But unlimited paid time off is quietly spreading to smaller businesses too. Why? Advocates say it: 📊 Cuts admin by removing the need to track multiple leave types 💸 Avoids big payouts for unused days when staff depart 🎯 Offsets pressure to raise base salaries The paradox? Employees often take less time off than under “use it or lose it” schemes. The key, say those who’ve implemented it successfully, is structure: – Tie eligibility to tenure or performance – Keep manager approval in place to prevent abuse It’s a perk that works when paired with trust and clarity. And in Thailand, one company is taking it a step further - offering “Tinder Leave”: paid time off to look for love. ✅ Perks can save costs as well as boost culture ✅ Flexibility is only as strong as the rules behind it ✅ Time off is a productivity tool, not a luxury 👇 Would you take more or less time off if your company offered unlimited leave? 🔗 Full Guardian story: https://lnkd.in/gmPbqXzs 🔗 Tinder Leave story in the Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/gzTA2sZA ******* Repost this to help your network & follow me Adam Graham for more content like this.

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I believe the UK has a real opportunity to lead a new, ethical model for growth with digital labour. In a recent piece for The Guardian, I shared my thoughts on how people and agentic AI can work together. Our goal is to augment human capabilities, not replace humans. We’re achieving this by automating routine tasks and freeing up teams to concentrate on strategic, high-impact work. We're already seeing the results firsthand. Our AI agents have now handled over 1 million customer conversations, showing how digital labour can alleviate routine queries and let our teams focus on the complex challenges that drive real value. I hope you'll read the full article to explore how we can build a more dynamic, hybrid workforce for the future: https://lnkd.in/eVDB_sYt

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Why Caring Outperforms Compliance “The person who cares the most beats the person who’s just doing their job.” This simple truth cuts across every industry, role, and level of leadership. In today’s world, technical skills and processes are important, but they are rarely enough. What truly differentiates top performers and successful organizations is the depth of care they bring to their work. Beyond Job Descriptions When someone is “just doing their job,” they meet the minimum standard. Tasks get completed, boxes get ticked, but little more. In contrast, when a person cares deeply, they: - Anticipate needs before they’re asked. - Invest in outcomes, not just outputs. - See their work as part of a larger purpose. Caring creates an ownership mindset transforming responsibility into accountability. Why It Matters for Leaders and Teams Research shows that employees who feel connected to their work are more engaged, creative, and resilient【Gallup】 . Customers notice this too: organizations that put genuine care into service consistently outperform competitors on loyalty and reputation【Deloitte,】 . For leaders, caring means listening, mentoring, and making decisions that balance performance with people. It’s what turns managers into trusted leaders. A Competitive Advantage That Can’t Be Automated Technology can replicate efficiency, but it can’t replicate care. Empathy, pride, and passion remain human differentiators. In a competitive landscape where products and services often look alike, caring is the most underrated strategy for standing out. Final Thought Doing your job gets you by. Caring about your job and the people it touches sets you apart. Because in the long run, the person who cares always wins.

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We’ve raised €1.5Bn across our studio ventures 🎉 I realised: Funding is a function of future clarity. When we work with founders, we ask them to go 5-10 years into the future. Get concrete. Not just a vision, but a plan you can walk through, step by step. - What’s your CPA? And over time? - What channels are driving your growth? - What needs to be true in the market for this to work? - What does the team look like now, in 6 months, 2 years etc? - What will you do if something big changes? (New tech, new rules, new rivals?) The more detail, the easier it is for investors to see what you see. When you pitch with this level of clarity, you don’t sound like someone asking for money. You sound like the CEO of a unicorn, inviting people to join your story before the world catches up. You start to embody that future leader. Investors feel it. They respond to it. Founders, if you’re pitching, ask yourself: Can you describe your business in 2030 in extreme detail?

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What does it really take to grow from an individual contributor into a successful CTO? In the latest episode of Tech Pathways Unlocked, I sat down with Neil Williams, CTO at Credas, to unpack: - Overcoming imposter syndrome in early leadership roles - Shifting from corporate giants to fast-moving startups - Building cultures of trust, clarity & innovation - Why being a great CTO is as much about people as it is about tech Links in the comments 👇 Stockford Recruitment #TechPathwaysUnlocked #Leadership #TechCulture #CTO #Podcast

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