Many business owners and managers are becoming increasingly concerned and unsure of what to do in relation to Coronavirus to minimise the risk of infection and transmission amongst their teams, while ensuring business continuity.
by Amanda Evans, on 16/03/20 13:41
Many business owners and managers are becoming increasingly concerned and unsure of what to do in relation to Coronavirus to minimise the risk of infection and transmission amongst their teams, while ensuring business continuity.
by Amanda Evans, on 29/01/20 14:00
Remember that great TV commercial by BUPA in which people met the healthier version of themselves. Fitter, healthier and happier. Who wouldn’t want to be that version?
As we start 2020, it’s time to ask ourselves if our business is living it's best life? Is it the best version of itself? Or is it straying from best behaviours and as a result suffering?
by Emily Manley, on 18/10/19 12:54
One of the most counter-productive practices of corporate life is sitting down with employees once or twice a year to set their goals and review their performance. The annual or half-yearly performance review process is not motivating for employees and is dreaded by most managers, so why do so many businesses still have this model in place?
Even the fact that the word ‘review’ is still used is puzzling. While reviewing past performance is part of the process, there is so much more to driving employee performance than evaluating the previous six or twelve months.
by Emily Manley, on 23/09/19 11:31
Nothing impacts an organisations' culture more than the behaviour of its leadership. The way leaders conduct themselves has a direct influence on how employees behave and can significantly impact the performance of a business. But what is it that makes a good leader? And can this be taught?
Leaders are skilled at engaging people to connect with the bigger picture and vision of the organisation. That way, everyone is focused on the now while also being aligned on the promise of the future.
by Phoebe Reid, on 16/09/19 10:02
Recruitment and selection is arguably the most challenging and impactful HR function. There are so many moving parts to get right, from positioning your business as an 'employer of choice' to ensuring new hires are a cultural fit.
Many businesses resolve to merely hire the best of the candidates that apply within a defined timeframe. But, what if all the candidates that apply are not suitable? How do you get to a point where you can choose between A's, not C's?
by Amanda Evans, on 21/08/19 12:02
For many businesses, their HR policies exist inside an induction manual, which is loosely referred to on an employee's first day and beyond that does nothing more than line the bottom drawer of their desk.
However, truly successful companies don't see their HR policies as just a compliance requirement. They recognise that these vital components set the guidelines and parameters for how their business operates.
They don't choose to create policies because they are successful; they are successful because they have well-developed policies.
by Amanda Evans, on 24/07/19 09:38
One of the most common mistakes employers make is not paying their employees correctly. And, while often unintentional, the smallest errors add up over time, and can lead to large consequences for underpaying employees.
Recent cases before industrial tribunals have resulted in companies having to repay significant sums of money, causing major cash flow issues for the individual businesses. These cases have also been reported in the media, creating damage to individual brands and businesses.
by Phoebe Reid, on 01/07/19 16:25
If you ask a chef what the key to their signature dish is, they will tell you that having the right ingredients and applying the proper method are the foundations of every great meal.
There are a number of crucial ingredients to a successful new hire, each of which must be applied systematically, much like baking a cake. Effective reference checking should be a key element in your recruitment and induction recipe as it allows you to substantiate the thoughts and data that you have gathered through the interview process.
Here we outline three essential elements for conducting effective reference checks.
by Emily Manley, on 26/06/19 09:31
Designing your employee recognition programs to align rewards to the employee’s performance is standard practice. After all, you want to encourage your team to make a significant contribution to business growth and profitability.
But what if you have a reward structure that is based on employee performance and yet your revenue, team morale or business performance has not improved?
Could we be missing the mark and rewarding our employees for the wrong things?
by Amanda Evans, on 15/05/19 08:12
17 months ago, in the aftermath of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the #metoo campaign exploded across social media. Highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse against women has frankly been an uncomfortable truth for society - yet a truth which needed to be accepted before we could move forward.
If we look back across this last year and a half, despite some friction that was expressed as a result of such a social awakening, one would have to recognise that the #metoo movement has transformed the way we deal with harassment in organisations and in the wider community.
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