What are the 5 key people management skills?
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight Eisenhower
If you think great people management skills is all about cracking the whip and getting people to do what you want, then you’re in for a rude awakening. People management is a complex and delicate art that, when done well, can result in a high-performing team that’s cohesive, motivated, and focused.
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What is quiet quitting, and how can SMEs address this trend?
Quiet quitting is trending, and as a leader in a small to medium enterprise (SME), you should be concerned. Why? Because this trend could truly be alive within your teams.
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Advice on exit interviews from HR specialists
Have you ever had an employee resign and been left wondering what the real reason is that they’re leaving? Were they unhappy? Was there anything you could have done to keep them on board? This, and much more, is the value that an exit interview provides.
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Forced fun that is actually fun: Video icebreakers
If we all learned one thing from Covid-19 and working from home, it is that video calls are essential in a day’s work. Without them, we would be unable to communicate effectively with our teams, assign tasks and priorities, and get status updates when needed.
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Useful HR advice for small businesses
Congratulations, you’ve set up a small business and you’re ready to take on the market and flourish! This is a huge step and, while there is plenty to focus on, it’s important that you take time to consider the HR aspect of your business.
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What are HR consulting and support services?
Outsourcing your HR to a consultancy usually means you get access to resources on a flexible and part-time basis when and where your organisation needs them. It also means saving time and money as employing in-house HR staff usually comes at a far higher price tag than outsourcing to an HR support service. You’ll also only pay for the services you need rather than a full bouquet of services that aren’t relevant to your business. Read on to find out more.
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What happens online, stays online; why you need a social media policy.
Social media is a part of all our lives and impressions made online can have an impact on our businesses. With that in mind, guest blogger Tabitha Fox from Not Another Marketing Agency explains why every company should have a social media policy in place.
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What to do when your staff lose their mojo
After a long fifteen months of lockdowns and social distancing and with ‘Freedom Day’ delayed by four weeks, is it possible to expect your team to be performing at consistently high levels? Our latest blog looks at how to combat staff burnout
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Top Tips for Encouraging Line Managers to Improve Performance
It doesn’t take a business guru to tell you that if you want your company to thrive, you need to make sure that your staff are firing on all cylinders. Your line managers play a huge role in creating a productive and high-performing culture, and you need to ensure that you’re driving them in the right direction. Here, we share some of our tips for encouraging your line managers to step into their roles and play an active part in improving performance.
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Do your IT solutions live up to the future prospect of hybrid and homeworking?
As we slowly ease out of Lockdown, many companies are planning their way of working for the future. These discussions are not complete without considering the IT solutions that will be required to support the hybrid and homeworking models, so we asked our friends at LP Networks to share their thoughts on what you should consider when it comes to IT solutions.
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