THE CURRENT ECONOMIC MARKET The most recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the economy is in a push-pull state. While it indicates some positive news about the GDP growth, it also reveals the trepidation in the market, particularly at the household level. On top of that, it’s also showing an overall decline in productivity for...
Read MoreOne thing that the last two years has taught us is that change is a certainty. Workplaces, employers and employees have all had to overcome enormous challenges to adjust to the realities of working with Covid. This has meant many changes including a sudden shift to working from home, then returning to the workplace, dealing with COVID restrictions, volatility in...
Read MoreTalk presented by Warren Howard. Director Howardco Business + HR Solutions. Presented at the YTM Awards on 31st August 2021. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES BELOW Without Change there is no Progress. Without Influence there is no Change. For most of my career I have worked with organisations and individuals to help them manage and lead successful change. What I have learned...
Read MoreIf you don’t know, you don’t know. Why getting feedback is important. We can give and receive feedback on several different levels within an organisation, from strategic company-wide feedback, operational staff or customer surveys, and even down to tactical feedback such as exit interviews. These different forms of feedback help you understand the ‘boots on the...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreThank 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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