Two contrasting posts on my LinkedIn feed this week highlighted the importance of making sure that departing employees leave your business on a positive note. One was from an employee who was chuffed to bits that a senior executive had […]
Worrying news this week in the shape of a survey from Unit4 which suggests employees in the UK are wasting almost a third of the working year on repetitive, administrative tasks. This kind of unproductive working is costing companies dearly […]
HR are often the first to notice when a manager is struggling with their role. There’s an unusually high turnover of staff in their team. Absence levels in the department are going through the roof. Project deadlines are slipping and […]
Look up from your desk for a moment and survey the people and the atmosphere around you. Are employees happy and smiling? Getting on with their work, but finding time to exchange pleasantries or enjoy the odd joke with colleagues? […]
A new survey out this week from Canada Life has added to the weight of research showing that older employees face a lack of support and ingrained negative attitudes at work. According to a report in HR Magazine, of the […]
HR guru Dave Ulrich has been stirring things up again – this time with a new book that suggests HR people should be questioning where they are focusing their time and efforts. If you’re an HR practitioner, ask yourself the […]
Google the phrase “people leave managers, not companies” and you’ll find plenty of research that flags up the vital link between employees’ performance and engagement and the relationships they have with their managers. Some line managers seem to instinctively “get” […]
HR have long recognised the value of effective team work but identifying the elements that knit disparate people together to form an effective unit has often proved elusive. A landmark study by Partners in Leadership suggests that the key issue is accountability, but that the business world is in the midst of an accountability crisis, which […]
How to deal with underperforming employees in summary: Addressing underperformance in employees is crucial for maintaining a productive work environment. Key strategies include: Identify the root cause: Investigate underlying issues affecting performance, such as workload challenges, role changes, or personal […]
If you had the opportunity to take unlimited annual leave how would you use it? An extended holiday to visit relatives on the other side of the world? A few cheeky city breaks? Or maybe you’d just take a couple […]
With employment in the UK at a record high, employers are having to work harder than ever to attract and hold on to the best people. There are many reasons why staff may decide to quit their role and look […]
Let’s be honest, the prospect of annual performance reviews doesn’t fill the average manager’s heart with joy. It’s often approached with trepidation by employees too—many of whom don’t relish the idea of being pulled up on all the things they […]
