Should you snoop on your employees?
The impact of social media and private messaging on the workplace is increasing. A large factor playing in this is the wide range of internet based tools that people now have access to, including their work PC, smart phone or tablet. This in turn has distorted the boundaries between work and home. As an employer you'll need to have a good understanding and clear strategy of how to deal with this.
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All The Answers You Need To Your Christmas HR Questions
While most people begin to look forward to a little rest and recuperation over the Christmas period, it’s around about now that managers and business owners start to think about the nitty gritty, practical issues that they’ll have to contend with to keep their workforce engaged, motivated, and problem-free. Read on to get the lowdown on what you really need to know. We’ve cut away all the jargon and fluff, so you can work out the best course of action for your business.
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Why Don't Your Employees Trust You
Trust is a funny old issue. It's hard to describe and arguably not very measureable. But a lack of trust between management and employees can cause businesses serious problems; low productivity, high turnover of staff and a bad reputation as an employer to name a few. Find out here some things you need to avoid to build a climate of trust in your workforce.
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How to welcome new staff into existing teams
Recruiting a new member of staff for your growing business can be a really exciting time, but it’s something that you should definitely consider carefully before you rush into taking action. One of the key challenges that you’re going to face is ensuring that your new recruit is welcomed into your existing team without any significant teething problems. Follow our top 3 tips to ensure your new team member gets off to a flying start.
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It's Time to Rethink Your Appraisals
Despite suggestion that it’s time for appraisals to be scrapped in favour of more business-focused solutions, they still have a very important role to play.
But it’s true that it may be time to update your approach, and consider how you can make your performance management systems really work for your business. Read on to find out more about the directions that you might want to take in the future.
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Richard Branson's Advice on Mentoring
Are you ready to take the advice of Richard Branson, and a different approach to the ongoing development of your staff? Mentoring is a great leadership skill and can bring great returns on investment for your business
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