Category: Talent management

Back when you first started your business, you probably imagined that your fellow director was going to be a trusted partner, an indispensible asset, the Jay Z to your Beyoncé.   The honeymoon period rarely lasts long though. When you’re working together so closely, it’s inevitable that there are going to be times when you have differences in opinion. Sometimes, this can prove to be productive in terms of bringing an exciting dynamic to the working relationship and how you bounce around ideas. But occasionally, a whole host of other…

Top Tips for Encouraging Your 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. Of course though, as is often the case when it comes to the tricky business of managing people, this can be much easier said than done. If you want to achieve big things, you need clear and effective processes in place to help you to get there. Your line managers…

Why is your customer service slipping? If your customer service isn’t up to scratch, your profits are seriously going to suffer. Most leaders would probably be quick to say that it isn’t a problem in their operations, but can you honestly say that you couldn’t make some improvements? Working on upping your game in this area is the type of activity that could have a quick and tangible impact on your bottom line, so it’s worth taking some time to pinpoint potential issues and get a handle on them. Not…

We’re all pretty clued up these days when it comes to the importance of building teams that work together to drive a business forward. No one is questioning the benefits, but there is a great deal of confusion around what it actually means to develop a team that operates at its full potential. There are some common misconceptions that are still holding leaders back, and it could be the case that the information that you believe to be correct is stopping you from making progress. Let’s take a look at…

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. Of course though, as is often the case when it comes to the tricky business of managing people, this can be much easier said than done. If you want to achieve big things, you need clear and effective processes in place to help you to get there. Your line managers play a huge role in creating a productive and high-performing…

It’s that time of year again. – Summer’s just on the horizon. Holiday’s are being penciled into the diary, and it’s pretty likely that health kicks and lifestyle overhauls have been the subject of many discussions in your workplace! Fad diets and beach bodies aside though, when was the last time that you took a moment to consider how you’re promoting health and wellbeing to your employees? It’s something that can have huge benefits for your business (from reduced staff absence to boosted morale and productivity), but it can also…

Do you ever stop for a second to consider the consequences of your staff deciding to leave your business? You’ve no doubt put masses of time, effort, and money into finding and recruiting the very best people, so it makes good business sense to think about how you can continue to make a return on your investment by nurturing your employees, and doing all you can to hold on to them. Sure, sometimes people decide to move on, and it’s often just an inevitable part of running your own team.…