Being a strong and effective manager requires developing certain qualities and skills to inspire your team and produce the best outcome. These 10 qualities are necessary for success: 1. Decision making Confidence and problem-solving skills are crucial to management. All leaders must have decisions, including difficult decisions which impact their business or team/s. Good managers …
Motivating employees on a long-term basis can be challenging for any manager. During difficult periods, or highly fluctuating conditions, motivation can wane, decreasing performance. When this happens, to remotivate your team, follow these 10 simple steps: 1. Recognise your employees There is value in recognising your employees for their efforts and initiative. An award, verbal …
Feeling drained and worn out at work? We spend more time at work than at home (unless you work from home!) so make the best of it and improve your happiness. Try these 10 things: 1. Pursue your passion Some of us are lucky enough to work in an area we are passionate about, but …
Having a customer-centric business makes good sense, but what about your employees? Prioritising employees is important, and here we offer 10 ways to do so: Why you should prioritise employees Employees represent your business, and if their happiness and wellbeing is valued, they are more likely to act as positive ambassadors sharing the value of …
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Balancing professional and personal commitments can be challenging for employees. The demands of work can impact family responsibilities, relationships and commitments to volunteering or hobbies. And personal commitments can impact an employees’ ability to fulfill their work responsibilities. However, managing this balance is an important aspect of employee engagement, productivity, and contentment. There are several …
Employee retention is an important issue for organisations worried about increasing attrition or the cost of hiring and training new employees. Considering the reasons why skilled employees resign can be beneficial to businesses when considering future hiring processes. Furthermore, organisations may consider key aspects of retention and changes needed to reduce attrition in the future. …
Do you find it challenging to manage your team’s schedule? There are many factors to consider with rostering and schedules. Follow these eight tips for successful and easy management. 1. Identify which work schedules you need to use There are many types of work schedules used by organisations depending on the circumstances and needs of …
Employee absenteeism is a significant issue costing more than $35 billion in wages and lost productivity per annum according to Randstad. Some employees may be regularly absent while others may only be absent due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances. While reducing absenteeism can be a difficult issue to manage, following these steps may help: …
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of everyone and through efforts to contain the virus’ spread, businesses have been closed. For those with small businesses reliant on foot traffic, the stress of the pandemic has greatly impacted wellbeing. Further, the requirements to comply with safe operating guidelines have created more work, significantly impacting the …
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Each of us has our own definition of success. For some, it is a new car, a business making profit, or a management position. Defining success is personal and can be influenced by external opinions. Harvard Business Review studies found ‘busy culture’ or the concept of busyness dramatically impacts productivity and personal growth. Further, by …
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