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Insights for founders and leaders on strategy, innovation, mindset, and creating workplaces where people thrive

Welcome to the Ikonix Business Solutions Insights Blog

Which blends strategic HR, digital technology, coaching, and applied psychology to solve today's biggest people challenges. The content is crafted by HR Consultant and Strategic Coach Sharon Banfield, a Senior Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine.

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Bridging the Strategy Gap with Modern Learning

Skills gaps are widening, and many organisations are struggling to keep up. While compliance training is just the start, future-ready businesses are investing in personalised, data-informed learning strategies to retain talent, close capability gaps, and drive high performance. Discover how modern HR technology can help you build a learning culture that keeps your workforce one step ahead.

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Managing a Small Team Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard.

Running a small business is exciting—but managing the people side can feel overwhelming fast. Discover how one small business simplified HR, reduced stress, and created space to grow with the right setup in place.

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Why ‘Getting Things Done’ Might Be Getting You Nowhere

In today’s fast-paced world, being busy can feel like a badge of honour. But for business leaders, a long to-do list isn’t always a sign of progress—it’s often a symptom of misplaced focus. This article explores why clarity—not productivity hacks—is the real catalyst for sustainable growth.

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Beyond compliance: Building trust in pre-employment practices.

What if your hiring process was silently damaging your brand?
Most businesses meet compliance standards—but top talent is evaluating your ethics, not your policies. This article explores how ethical hiring practices build trust, protect reputation, and give your organisation a competitive edge in the talent market. Learn how to align your recruitment with integrity, from interviews to data handling, and avoid the hidden costs of mistrust.

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Rethinking Progress: How to Recognise the Path to Business Success

What if progress looks different than you imagined?

You’re showing up, putting in the hours, and making the moves — yet the outcomes feel underwhelming.

Here’s a thought: what if the success you're after is already unfolding, just in ways you're not measuring or recognizing?

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Recognised for knowledge and insight. Published by Brainz Magazine.

Sharon Banfield, founder of Ikonix Business Solutions, is a Senior Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, a global digital business magazine covering business, leadership, mindset, and innovation.

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