"When people say to me, 'Would you rather be thought of as a funny man or a great boss?' my answer's always the same: to me, they're not mutually exclusive." – David Brent, philosopher, philanthropist and motivational speaker (BBC TV's "The Office") A horse walks into a bar… Anyone concerned that the punchline might […]
Career Skills, Communication, Leadership, Stress, Team Management, Uncategorized
My friend Mitch was recently promoted to restaurant manager, and we're all really proud of him. He's a natural leader, people-focused, caring, and he's worked hard to get to where he is today. But there's this one guy on his team who he's really struggling with. Let's call him Dave. Dave is in his late […]
According to Christine Comaford, we all need to feel three things in order to thrive: that we're safe, we belong, and we matter. In her new book, "Power Your Tribe," she states that, "Without those three essentials, a person or team cannot perform, innovate, feel emotionally engaged, agree, or move forward." So it's a big […]
Career Skills, Communication, Expert Interview, Learning Skills, Stress, Team Management
You’ve done it. After months of drafting job descriptions, reading CVs, and interviewing the cream of the crop (alongside some less stellar applicants), you’ve finally found that perfect person, and next week they come on board. High fives all round! Your new colleague is ready and raring to go, keen to make an impact as […]
Corporate social responsibility has gone through a quiet evolution in the past decade, and that's a good thing. You may remember when it meant spending a Friday afternoon planting trees at a local school. Or maybe doing a charity fun run. While such activities still take place, the idea of businesses "doing good" has broadened. […]
Communication, Empowerment, Expert Interview, Inclusion, Strategy, Uncategorized
"Turn the wheel a bit slower, Lucy," my driving instructor repeated. "Slower... slower... SLOWER!" "I am turning it as slow as I can," I shouted back, as the car bumped into the one behind us
Body Language: a True Story Paying close attention to body language can have a significant effect at work. What follows is a true story! A few years ago I worked at a company where I was responsible for the human resources management. I was there for several years, and I got to know some of […]
The rising cost of living, combined with the desire to live and work in big cities, where opportunities are more abundant, has resulted in a growing number of millennials opting to become housemates with their co-workers. In fact, this trend has become so big that several major organizations have begun to develop property, on or […]
Recruitment: Two Sides of the Coin Recruitment is no "walk in the park" for employers, or for the people who are seeking employment. Each side is wary that the other may not be telling the whole truth. Or, that they can't or won't deliver on what they promise. So, it's important for both parties to […]
I just about remember starting at my first job, and going through the time-honored ordeal of being paraded around the office to meet the team. Two introductions in particular stood out − and still do, after all these years. First, I met the team manager, Andrea. She got up as I came in, smiled, and […]
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