As margins get tighter, professional development for your staff is a great way to give your business a competitive advantage. Increasing your employee’s skillset should improve competency and efficiency on the job, boost sales and create an environment that encourages repeat customers. Everyone has had an experience in a restaurant, for example, where they could […]
7 Common HR Mistakes Every Business Owner Can Avoid
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Boring and seemingly non-urgent tasks, such as HR related activities, quickly drop to the bottom of your to-do list and you figure you’ll get to them “tomorrow.” But “tomorrow” never seems to come and that’s when business owners like yourself get into real trouble and make the following mistakes. Don’t put yourself or your business […]
Workplace bullies and how not to be one
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- People
What is workplace bullying? The first problem is the word ‘bully’ itself. It conjures up images of a hulking schoolboy who wanders around the playground demanding lunch money and threatening to push smaller kids’ heads down the toilet. That’s the stereotype, and it endures because there’s some truth in it. School days can still be […]
How to recognize and prevent sexual harassment in your office
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The Harvey Weinstein scandal is back in the news this week – and it’s a reminder that we should seriously think about how we recognize and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Following a four-month investigation, the New York attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother Bob Weinstein, and The […]
4 tell-tale signs you need an HR manager right now
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No one ever starts a business with the intention of spending most of their time tied up in the administrative tasks that come with operating one. But the truth is, the more successful your business becomes, the more people you hire, the more staffing demands and HR tasks multiply. Taking care of HR tasks like […]
Are Millennials Worth the Risk?
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In fact, research conducted by Deloitte in 2015 found that two-thirds of millennials expect they will have moved on from their current employer by the end of 2020. Nearly half (44%) say, if given the choice, they would like to leave their current employer in the next two years. The problem this poses for businesses […]
Why You Need to Hire for Cultural Fit
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When you’re recruiting, identifying cultural fit in candidates is essential. There is a greater likelihood that employees will stay with a business when the work feels meaningful and the company’s values are in sync with their own. But to identify cultural fit in your candidates, first you need to be able to articulate exactly what […]
4 Essential employee engagement trends for 2018
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Creating a highly-engaged workforce and a thriving workplace continues to be a major focus for all HR managers. And the reason is simple. Every business needs what employee engagement creates: Happier and more productive employees. Moving into 2018, employee engagement is more important than ever. So, whether you work in an ambitious tech company, a […]
How to Recapture Disengaged Employees
How to Recapture Disengaged Employees What is a Disengaged Employee? A disengaged employee is a term used to describe an employee that doesn’t feel happy or fulfilled at work and show their disinterest through a half-hearted work effort. Compare them to the engaged employees that are involved in their workplace, take initiative, and are committed […]
20 Innovative Ways To Keep Your Employees Motivated And Ultimately More Productive
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- People
But how do you get your team motivated and productive when they’re involved in the daily drudgery of making things happen? Don’t worry, we’ve got 20 ideas to help you out. 1. Incentivise quality A handshake and a thank you are nice, but money in the wallet is one of the best motivators of employee […]