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Howardco Interview Series with Colin Wilson

Howardco Interview Series with Colin Wilson

By on Feb 11, 2021 in Interview Series | 0 comments

Focus on Engagement.   Here is my recent interview with Colin Wilson. Director of Key Business Advisors (KBA). Listen in as he explains how his business managed to not only maintain but increase employee engagement during a disruptive 2020. Based on feedback from the STAR Workplace survey we conducted, the lessons learned are incredibly insightful. If you are...

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Focus on 5 key steps when Recruiting.

Focus on 5 key steps when Recruiting.

By on Jan 27, 2021 in Recruitment | 0 comments

I was talking to a prospective client once, who asked me to recruit two people for the one role. When I enquired why two people were needed, he said “Because one always leaves!” It got me thinking about the circumstances that could contribute to a situation like this: could it be poor work environment, poor hiring choices, lack of management or not having an...

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How to ensure your work relationships survive lockdown

How to ensure your work relationships survive lockdown

By on Oct 15, 2020 in Covid-19 resources | 0 comments

As virtual meetings have shown us, there’s a whole other layer of complexity that is happening behind the scenes when working from home. Work-life has blended with home life and sometimes it has been difficult to separate the two. Personal circumstances compete with daily business pressures and this can mean that we are juggling more tasks, with less time to deal...

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Look to the road ahead

Look to the road ahead

By on Jul 29, 2020 in Change Management, Recruitment | 1 comment

In the unpredictable pandemic environment, we find ourselves in, we know that it’s hard to think beyond the end of this week, much less this month, or even this year. Yet as leaders and business owners, we need to keep thinking about the future of our business, and to lead our teams well, as we navigate the uncertainty together. To be successful right now, you need...

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Findings from our Leader/Manager Survey on Working from Home and Returning to the Office

Findings from our Leader/Manager Survey on Working from Home and Returning to the Office

By on Jun 18, 2020 in Change Management, Everything DISC, Free Business Resources, Team Development | 1 comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Leader/Manager Survey. Your feedback has given us a valuable snapshot of what is happening in the world of work while you keep your business going, maintain productivity and manage your people in this very fluid environment.    The Findings The majority of leaders were comfortable managing their teams remotely. ...

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