Uncomfortable reading for employers this week in the shape of research suggesting a third of workers are in danger of ‘burning out’ due to longer hours and excessive pressure. The findings of the Towers Watson study are perhaps not that […]
The death of internal email and its replacement by social collaboration tools has been the subject of discussion at several meetings I’ve been to over the past few weeks. A significant number of companies, it seems, are following a similar […]
Your best people jumping ship and going to a competitor is every company’s worst nightmare. But in the rush to get a key person replaced, how often do we pay any attention to finding out why a particular employee has […]
Be honest: do you find it easy to move on from your mistakes? How did you react the last time you made a mistake at work? Did you hold your hands up and do your best to put the problem […]
Our recent post on ‘fatal flaws of bad managers’ certainly seems to have touched a nerve, with lots of you sharing experiences good and bad, as well as positive advice about what makes for a good manager. So with thanks […]
So it’s all over. The stadium doors are closed, the competitors are heading home and the talk has turned to how we can ensure the Olympic legacy lives on. Sports clubs up and down the country have already reported a […]
Middle managers are a crucial cog in the wheels of any business. Their day-to-day dealings with their team have a ‘make or break’ impact on the way people feel about work and the effort they put into their job. Developing […]
When was the last time you had a light bulb moment at work? You know the kind of thing – the random conversation with a colleague that leads to the realisation there’s a really simple solution to a niggling problem. […]
Some uncomfortable reading for managers this week in the shape of a CIPD survey which suggests many are somewhat ‘deluded’ about the effectiveness of their leadership style. Three quarters of employees questioned for the research said they rated their managers […]
How much business influence do you have at your organisation? If you could wave a magic wand, what are the things you would really like to change in your business? Maybe you’d like to reduce sickness absence or raise performance […]
This might sound like a bit of an odd question – but how many of your colleagues have you seen eating chocolate today? Is there a stash of Green and Black’s in your PA’s desk drawer? Or is the person […]
How joined-up is your career networking? In summary: In this blog, we look at the importance of strategic networking for career development, and the benefits of a more targeted approach to connecting with the right people both online and offline. […]
