Lately, we have had a number of occasions to assist our clients with performance related matters and this is an area in which many business owners feel totally at sea, in particular fearing they might ‘do the wrong thing’. Performance management is all about getting the best out of your employees and not just when things go wrong, though many people only consider...
Read MoreIs staff turnover hurting your business? Are you tired of hiring people only to find they are leaving soon after? Or have you just accepted that turnover is part of business? As one client said to me “I want to hire two people for this job. Why? Because I know one will leave!” So, what can you do to make sure you hire and retain the best people and not become a...
Read MoreAs a business owner or manager Recruiting staff is one of the most important decisions you will make. If recruitment is on your Agenda for 2019 Here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself before you embark on your new hire: 1. Do I have a job description for the role? 2. Do I have an Induction plan for the first 90 days? 3. What type of person will do best in this...
Read MoreWe are well and truly into Springtime! Look around and you’ll see flowers blooming and plants sprouting new growth. But what about your business, do you see green shoots appearing or is your talent looking a bit tired? Growing your business is like tending a garden. If you develop your good people, they will flourish but neglect them and you may lose them. According...
Read MoreThis post is an interview with organising mentor and time management specialist Sue Glasser (PaperClip Professional Organisers), who shares her top time saving and efficiency tips for a more productive workplace. What are the 3 main time traps you see people experiencing at work? • Email overload • Procrastination • Lack of communication Why do we get caught...
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