With the end of financial year looming, it’s that time when budgets are being formulated and plans developed for the new year. Marketing plans, operating budgets and business plans readily come to mind but what about your HR Plan? For many businesses, people costs are their biggest expense but it’s an area that’s often overlooked in planning. So, what is an HR Plan?...
Read MoreAccording to Patrick Lencioni in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (watch the video below) “The higher you go up the management chain, the more you find people spending inordinate amounts of time and energy trying to avoid the types of passionate debates that are essential to any great team. It is ironic that so many people avoid conflict in the name of efficiency,...
Read MoreHave you ever been caught out for not listening? Or worried that you’re not getting your message across? Easter is a time for reflection so why not spend some time thinking about how well you’ve been communicating lately. I have to confess that I have been caught out for not listening on more than one occasion, much to the frustration of my dear wife. My usual...
Read MoreFACT ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET: Rising employment levels; increasing number of job ads spells competitive job market for employers. So, you need to stand out to attract the right candidate. No one likes sifting through endless applications in the hope that the right one will just jump out at you. And we’ve all sat through interviews where right from the get-go you...
Read MoreJacqui Hine of No Grey Creative is our amazing graphic designer and creator of our marketing programs. I have been fortunate to know Jacqui for over 5 years now and regard her as a successful business woman and friend. I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed about her business journey for our International Womens’ Day edition. I hope Jacqui’s story...
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