Working ethically: The importance of transparency and workplace whistleblowing
When we hear talk of whistle-blowers, we tend to think of high-profile examples like Edward Snowden holed up in Russia or former U.S. Army soldier Chelsea Manning. But for the most part, workplace whistleblowing doesn’t involve grand government conspiracies or James
Am I a bad manager? 10 signs your leadership style needs some work.
If you ask just about anyone, chances are they’ll have at least one story about an awful manager. You’ve probably got one in mind right now I bet! Effective leadership is key in any successful business. As Simon Sinek puts it
10 traditional performance review stats that may (or may not) surprise you
It’s no secret that traditional performance reviews aren’t exactly popular. Employees dislike (often hate) them, managers can often struggle to give them and leadership usually sees very little tangible benefit or outcome to them according to Gallup. Yet they still permeate
Remote collaboration using virtual workspaces: The future of the legal sector?
In 2020 remote collaboration using virtual workspaces has become the norm for many businesses across the world. Things look set to largely stay that way for the time being, but it’s interesting to think about how this could affect the
5 Reasons Why Companies Should Invest In Employee Education
There are few things more important in your business than your employees. These are the people that connect with your customers, facilitate sales, and keep your organization running smoothly. Yet, for some reason, there are still many companies that fail to
How to have effective 1:1 meetings with employees
Regular employee feedback can really help drive engagement. That shouldn’t come as much of a shock to you, particularly if you read this blog from time to time. Feedback helps your employees to better understand their roles and eliminate barriers
What should companies be prioritising right now?
Needless to say, companies are going through a lot of changes in 2020. Between sudden interruptions to work, transitions to work-from-home conditions, and in some cases the loss of business or employees, there has been a lot to adjust to.
What is employee advocacy, and how can it help you win?
Let’s say you found a new café that served the best coffee you’d ever had. You’d tell your friends about it, go there on dates, or use it for schmoozing clients right? This is an example of consumer/brand advocacy, which is
Employee engagement in new staff? Improve your onboarding process!
SPOILER ALERT #1: Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even if a new hire has experience with the role, it can, and likely will, take some time for them to settle in and get used to their new
(Not) Climbing the corporate ladder: Turning down a promotion at work
When openings appear at the higher levels of an organisation, it often makes sense to promote from within. After all, there are bound to be plenty of ambitious employees eyeing up that vacant spot. But even when a new job title