In any business setting, navigating workplace conflicts is pivotal to maintaining a smooth operational flow and a positive work environment. As a business owner or organisational leader, understanding the nuances of conflict resolution can significantly impact your company’s culture and productivity. Here are some strategies to help manage these situations effectively. Identify and Acknowledge Conflict: […]
Author: Kathryn MacMillan
30SepWhat is Involved in a Full Recruitment Process?
There are plenty of considerations and steps to complete when engaging in the recruitment process of new employees. This includes the initial advertisement of a position, writing of job descriptions, competency matching, candidate interviews, testing, reference checking and much more! A full recruitment process can be quite daunting for businesses that don’t engage in […]
9AugManagers’ Guide to Clear Communication
Shortcuts leaders wished they knew about management and communication within their team. Wish I knew this when I first became a manager … And here it is: When communicating directions to your team, communicate it in a number of ways to relate to learning styles of all recipients. Sounds hard? Its not! Its simple. Doing […]
7AugKnowing an Employee’s Right to Disconnect
The new right to disconnect laws take effect as follows: Eligible employees will have the right to disconnect or refuse contact outside their working hours unless that refusal is unreasonable. This practically means than an employee can refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact outside of their nominated working hours. Several factors must be […]
13MayEmployee Engagement Ideas to Boost Morale
In the fast-paced world of modern workplaces, fostering a sense of camaraderie and employee engagement is essential for maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Employee engagement goes beyond the daily tasks and responsibilities—it’s about creating a workplace where individuals feel valued, motivated, and connected to the company’s mission. Let’s explore creative and fun employee […]
13MayExcessive leave – what to do about it
You know the type? Workaholic. Always working, never takes any leave. Well here is the thing… Not taking regular leave is actually a Work, Health & Safety issue and can have a very negative effect not only on your worker, but on your whole organisation. It can lead to demotivation, fatigue and an increase in […]
18AprWhat NOT to put on your RESUME
A resume is more often than not a company’s first impression of you, and as we all know, first impressions last. So, here are 9 things to eradicate from your resume before they kill your application: Using an unprofessional email address can reflect immaturity and lose credibility with the recruiter viewing your resume. It will […]
18AprSpruce up your LinkedIn: 8 Easy Ways to Up Your Job Search Game
LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networks, and the perfect channel for your job search. With over 1 billion users worldwide as of 2024, you want YOUR profile to stand out! Here are a few easy ways to make sure you have the best chance of grabbing the attention of recruiters and professionals in […]
1FebTeam slackers: what to do about them
Everyone has a slacker on their team. You know the worker, who just doesn’t pull their weight. Gets pulled along by the team and slithers out of responsibility and work. The one that everyone secretly knows is slack and this annoys the rest of the team. The one who always is complaining about how much […]
25JanWhy Highest Ethical Standards Mean Good Business?
In 2015 the management team at CIRCLE Recruitment & HR decided that we needed a statement that said exactly who we were. We have been in business for over 20 years and we had quite a few new staff starting with us. We wanted not only to send a message to the business community and […]