Love it or Hate it, Love Island can teach you a lot about how to grow and shape a workforce.

Cracked open another series of Love Island and still think it's all just about six packs and lipsing? Think again, babes! Islanders are 'grafting' for the ultimate influencer career.

Whether you're managing a team or labourers or accountants, there's a lot we can take from the show.

Let's explore what Love Island can teach us...

The Rise of the Side Hustle: LI contestants are constantly plotting their "next moves." Brand deals, influencer careers, and clothing lines are all up for grabs. Young people are increasingly looking for work that offers flexibility, passion projects, and ultimately the tools to provide for their chosen lifestyle.

The lesson: Does your company pay attention to the wants and needs and your employees? By offering regular coaching / 121's and taking on employee feedback, you can increase staff retention by accommodating their desires. Is there an option for them to work remotely to swap commute time for their hobbies? Can they put their passions and interests into practice to improve your work culture? Can you make the workplace a happier, more fulfilling place?

Building Your Brand: Every Islander knows the importance of self presentation. From their gym routines to their walk-out outfits, they're constantly managing their image. A strong personal brand is essential for attracting clients and building a following - the bigger the following, the bigger deals they can negotiate when they're back on the outside.

The lesson: Attract the right workers by building a solid brand online. Channel your company culture into your online content to help people decide whether your business is the right fit for them. Think: What reputation does your company have - and would someone want to be known for working there? For larger companies with multiple sites, showcasing your employees online can also help to retain a sense of community between the workforce.

The Importance of Social Currency: Friendships and connections are everything in the villa. Bromances and strategic couplings all play a role in the game. These people understand the power of building relationships and leveraging social capital for career advancement. It's all about who you know!

The lesson: Be strategic in your recruitment. Look at the employees that you do and don't have, and learn from this. What kind of personalities work well in your space? What personalities don't? Great teams have diverse skills and experiences, but all find common ground that brings them together. Those LI contestants didn't end up on the show by chance! Bringing in new faces required a tonne of research.

Finding Your Tribe: The villa is a reflection of the modern workplace, with clashing personalities and values. Successful contestants find allies and stay loyal to the group that supports and elevates them. This highlights the importance of company culture for young workers, who seek a sense of belonging and purpose at work.

The lesson: Praise, recognition and rewards should be regular events from your management team. When employees are left to feel overworked and underappreciated, cracks will begin to form. Your workers want to feel valued and as though they are contributing to the success of the company. If they're not, help them to a find the route to doing so.

Will you be watching the next episode with a notepad and pen?