Blogs by tag - Managing People

12 Lessons From The Sports Field To Bring To Work Each Day

For most of us, sport is something that we grew up watching and playing. And, in many ways, sport is just like business. There are obvious similarities, such as the competitive landscape and long h...

32 Employee Appreciation Ideas That Won't Break The Bank

Employee acknowledgement is a simple, yet often neglected, way to boost morale and retain top talent. And the best part about it is that it doesn’t have to be an expensive exercise.Here are 32 emp...

So You Made A Bad Hire? 5 Ways To Make The Next One A Sure-Fire Success!

Have you ever made a bad hire? Sleepless nights spent worrying about how you will manage performance, how the team will cope while you find a replacement, how your hiring decisions reflect upon yo...

8 Signs You Or Your Team Are On The Brink Of Burnout

We all know the outward signs of burnout. It is the stressed manager who quits on the spot — the team member who starts taking a sick day once a week. The typically calm boss who yells with such i...

6 top tips to help you manage a (newly) remote workforce

In light of COVID-19 prevention measures, an unprecedented number of organisations have shifted to a remote workforce - many for the first time.Remote working is associated with several benefits. S...

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COVID-19: Information For Employers

As cases of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continue to rise across the globe, businesses must be ready to make timely decisions to meet WHS obligations. Here’s what you need to know...

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COVID-19: Looking After Your Employee's Mental Health

The Coronavirus outbreak means many workers are facing job losses/freezes, unusual working arrangements and general uncertainty about the future. Follow these tips to support your employee’s mental...

Checklist: Craft The Perfect Position Description + Template

The road to finding, hiring and retaining good employees is not an easy one. But it all starts with a good job description.A well-written position description can help you target top talent, and r...

58% Of People Trust Strangers More Than Their Boss

According to a study by HBR.org, we don’t trust our bosses very much. In fact, the odds are that we are more likely to trust a stranger. So, what are the three elements of trust and how can we, as...

20 Causes Of Workplace Demotivation And How To Fix It

No-one operates at their best when work becomes a daily grind. But great leaders have the opportunity to identify the common causes of workplace demotivation, step in, make some changes.The result...