No nonsense advice and suggestions for managing your employees more effectively - and for helping your managers to do the same.
If you’re used to working remotely it may seem little has changed during the pandemic. But many are now dealing with the challenges of working from home. If you or your staff are struggling with remote work we’ve got some tips to help you cope with working from your home office (or kitchen!)
Read moreThe more employees you have with great business acumen, the more finely tuned your departments that make up your business will be.
Read moreSometimes you need a meeting to brainstorm or ensure everyone’s on the same page. But there needs to be ways to stop it becoming a free for all.
Read morePrimarily thought of as the domain for startups, a coworking space can be an attractive alternative if you’re looking to shutter your office and have people working remotely.
Read moreTo effectively lead a department and get the best out of the people working for you, being able to motivate them is key.
Read moreCommunication at work happens all day long and with everyone we interact with. And effective and professional communication should in no way be just limited to your dealings with clients.
Read moreIs showing up on the dot really that important? Obviously there are many, many situations where being punctual is imperative, important - and polite, socially speaking. But is being late to work really that big a deal?
Read moreNow more than ever, remote work is becoming an integral part of the way we do business. And love it or loathe it, particularly from an HR perspective, the fact is, you’re probably going to have to learn to at least accept it. Here's how.
Read moreA workplace is a tiny individual microcosm. And like any microcosm it comes with a unique combination of inhabitants, rules and culture. And no matter how nice it’d be if everyone got along with each other it’s inevitable that, despite your great company culture, disagreements can, and do, happen.
Read moreIf your HR department or managers are struggling to manage your remote teams, read our tips and start building virtual teams that excel.
Read moreAre you still adapting to the new norm? Here’s how to create a hybrid team set up that works for YOUR business.
Read moreChange is inevitable. But what happens when a change is unplanned for and hits your company like a bolt from the blue?
Read moreIt goes without saying that your employees love getting great feedback and recognition for the work they’ve done - after all, who doesn’t? But what’s not quite so popular is constructive feedback.
Read moreNo matter how hard we try to keep our work and personal lives separate it’s inevitable that issues with our partner, children, finances etc can have a knock on effect at work. Therefore it’s crucial that your HR department is ready and equipped to help employees who may need a little extra support.
Read moreThe Great Resignation - along with quiet quitting - has been making headlines for some time now. But is is actually over yet?
Read moreIn person catch ups at work are being elbowed aside by online communications. But an emoji filled conversation about tonight’s dinner with their partner on WhatsApp is (or should be!) very different to the conversations your employees are having with coworkers and clients over Zoom or Slack.
Read moreIt would be a naïve business that didn’t expect any employee ever to call in sick or need to take time off, but it can be good to understand and plan for all the reasons why your employees might need to be absent.
Read moreShockingly, it has been claimed that 57% of Americans call in sick when they’re actually fine. So how can YOU deal with unauthorized absence?
Read moreTeams can have complex dynamics and if one or more people aren’t working well together it can have a knock-on effect on productivity and motivation.
Read moreIs your company getting ready to welcome its staff back to the office after the lengthy pandemic-induced period of working from home? If so, you might be wondering how it’s going to all pan out! Here's how make it all less awkward!
Read moreFrom a company point of view, you want to be getting the very best out of your people. But here’s the thing: there’s more to employee satisfaction and productivity than benefits, perks and compensation.
Read moreWith more companies working remotely or to a hybrid model, ensuring people who work from home or another remote location feel included is crucial
Read moreWhat do you do, as someone working in HR, if you or a manager suspect an employee has a drinking problem? Can you just ask them outright?
Read moreIf you’re in the unenviable position of having to manage an emotional employee - whether they're a crier or a shouter - what do you do?
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