Most businesses know the importance of making good hiring decisions, however it is unfortunate that not as many are aware of the importance of maintaining high staff retention rates, as well as the true costs of a high turnover... read more
Most businesses know the importance of making good hiring decisions, however it is unfortunate that not as many are aware of the importance of maintaining high staff retention rates, as well as the true costs of a high turnover... read more
People have always said, “Good work is hard to find,” and that is true now more than ever, despite high unemployment figures. In this recent herBusiness podcast, we talk to Mandy Johnson about her book, “Winning the War for... read more
A couple of weeks ago I had a potential client contact me, needing some performance management support. They had 2 issues; one was easy – ‘can you help us with annual reviews?’ – ‘Yes!’ I said. The second was... read more
10 questions to ask your new employee to keep them motivated and engaged You’ve run your Positions Vacant ad, interviewed candidates, and settled your new team member into their new role. Now what? How do you get the best... read more
It never ceases to amaze me how often I hear of non-performing employees in SMEs and also the level of frustration and angst this causes you, the business owner. The even more surprising aspect is when I ask you... read more
After 20 years’ experience in human resources, I have definitely experienced some interesting scenarios. I’m never amazed at what people will do in the workplace, especially after a few drinks. The scenario I’m going to discuss occurred at a... read more
Click here to download this episode. Karen Gately is a highly regarded thought leader in the fields of human performance and leadership. She is the author of The People Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Getting the Best From... read more
In a recent interview Brian Tracy, author of Motivation, explains the importance of staff motivation in the workplace. Disturbingly, Tracy believes that the average person only works to 50% of their capabilities due to lack of motivation. According to... read more
Branding, as I wrote in Part 1, is the building block to your business and its marketing. It is built over time with consistency of message and service/products plus delivering on your promises. A business’ brand will – dare... read more
The tech giants have set a new benchmark in workplace cool, but are pinball machines right for your workspace? The open-plan office has come a long way since its paranoia-inducing beginnings. What began as a way to expose slack workers... read more
Click here to download this episode. Brian Tracy is one of the top business speakers, management trainers and inspirational “gurus” in the world today. He is author of over 60 books and is the President of Business Growth Strategies,... read more
