Most people prefer for things to continue in their same old predictable way. If change is to take place, such people will probably argue that it should happen at some point down the track—when their routines will not be affected. Such complacency needs to be transformed into a sense of urgency—or your organisation will stagnate and you won’t get the staff support you need to make change happen.
Read MoreFor new employees, those early days in your organisation can be more of a test of survival than a time of growth and development. Often new staff members are thrown into the workplace and expected to succeed with little support and it’s no wonder many of them become disillusioned.
Read More1. Understand what the problem raised is.
2. Check the existing employment agreement, and other policies or rules about the parties’ rights and obligations towards each other.
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Improving the performance of staff is hard enough; maintaining and building on that improvement present even greater challenges for managers.
Read MorePlateauing is a normal phase in many careers. Usually coinciding with mid-career, employees (and managers) can experience a leveling out of their progress as a result of downsizing, restructuring, or plain old boredom. Previously high-achievers seem to lose their zest, sparkle, and enthusiasm. They become disenchanted, frustrated and, over time, their morale and productivity decline. What can you do to revitalise the career of a stuck-in-a-rut employee?
Read MoreChange in the modern world is all around us. Be it transition to a new organisational framework, strategy or structure, implementing new tools or processes, increased competition or simply shifting business goals. Even where an organisation might be resisting change, things still change around it.
Read MoreIn today’s competitive environment, businesses can survive and thrive when managers or owners implement measures that encourage their employees to share new ideas and innovations to improve the workplace. As a temp administrative assistant, I have observed many innovations that work - and don't work- on the job.
Read MoreAs a business owner you will understand the importance of clear goals, but will have also learnt that you need the help of your team to be successful. Staff are an essential resource in helping you achieve business success, and there are a few golden rules to convincing your team of the authenticity, importance and relevance of your strategic goals.
Read MoreHigh levels of staff commitment to individual projects or to the organisation as a whole are considered to be indicators of an organisation succeeding in its purpose. Commitment, however, cannot be assumed. Rather, it requires continuing, credible and confident actions that result in employee trust and support. Although there is no one way of gaining commitment, there are, however, some key considerations.
Read MoreOur working age population is shrinking at the same time as our retirement population is expanding. Talent shortages are on the rise. So employers and workers need to think differently about the nature of work and keeping it sustainable for longer.
Read MoreYou know the drill. You take the team on an away day to hash things out and smash through the stuff you can’t achieve while in the office. A lot of words are said. Not a lot is done.
Here’s how to avoid wasting everyone’s time. An offsite is a smart way to see beyond the day-to-day tasks, unchain your team from their desks and open up their creativity. Such unrestrained creativity can be fun. But ultimately, unproductive. So how do you avoid the pitfalls of an offsite meeting while harnessing their awesomeness?
Read MoreFor most people, giving negative feedback is the last thing they want to do – but if you do it badly it causes pain on both sides. The point of giving negative feedback is to create a change in behaviour to improve performance. If you fail to deliver the feedback effectively, you will fail to meet this objective. There are five common ways managers and supervisors fail at giving negative feedback.Know what they are and what to do to avoid them, and you can avoid the consequences of feedback failure.
Read MoreIf you manage people, don’t underestimate what an impact you have on their lives. People are working for you and giving you their time. Sure, you pay them for it, and yes, you are providing them with an opportunity, but they are providing you with their limited time and their potential – an unlimited opportunity for you.
Read MoreThere is nothing elusive about leadership. Although great leaders may be as rare as great runners, great painters, or great actors, everyone has leadership potential—just as everyone has some ability at running, painting, and acting.
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