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 […]
Category: Human Resources
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 […]
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 […]
13DecShort term or long term workers, with loads of flexibility – get ready now, for the summer holidays
Having flexibility with your staffing is one of the most important requirements for most organisations. Without a level of flexibility, how do you manage, when your permanent team members are on holidays, have unexpected absences or take parental leave? What about those peak seasons in your industry – how do you manage in those really […]
12DecWant to shut down over Christmas? What to do with your workers?
Many organisations like to close down for a short or longer period over the Festive Season. Sometimes the amount of Public Holidays make the few days in between seem pointless for opening the business. At this time, many suppliers are also closed, so your supply chain may not be functioning as well as it should […]
29SepHelp! I’m in love with my colleague!
In reality, many long term relationships start at work. Many people meet first in the workplace and go on to live lives, raise children and be together for many years.
However, approaching someone at work with your feelings for them can be a mine field.
24SepGot some doubts about an employee? No proof? What can you do?
You just have those niggling doubts; nothing you can put your finger on, but enough to make you worried. It could be about lack of work; honesty; ethics; attitude – whatever it is, you feel it, but you just are not certain. Here’s the thing… When you are managing employees you must always be bound […]
24SepHow to stretch your recruitment dollars further
Recruitment is an expensive business, whether you are employing a recruiter or you are doing it yourself. Time is money and recruitment is an activity that takes a lot of your time. Firstly there is writing a job spec, then an advert; deciding where to advertise, and then dealing with the applicants. If you are […]
22SepWill your job change with new AI technologies? Part 2
Potential new jobs and possible future changes industry-wide as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning grows ever more “intelligent”.
6SepWhy your Managers fail…
So many times I have been in conferences, networking events, business groups and mentoring groups, when the question is asked ‘What is your biggest pain’ and unanimously the answer is people; staff; workers; employees! So what’s the issue – people are wonderful; creative; talented; smart – why do so many businesses find them the greatest […]