Deck the halls – an HR Christmas checklist ‘Tis the season to be jolly! However, while nobody wants to be the clichéd HR killjoy… not too jolly? Sorry, but vicarious liability (“In a...
When delegation goes wrong Arguably, delegation is an absolute must-do for any manager. Not only does it develop and build your team, growing their skills and capacity, it’s...
Coaching skills for Line Managers While the business benefits of coaching in the workplace are well-established – better collaboration and teamworking, better employee retention...
Modern tools for modern learners Sure, it’s a cliché but it’s also true: the world of work has changed. Technology has removed or sidestepped national borders and language...
Mental health in the workplace According to the HSE, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point; some kind of issue affecting how they...
Conflict and the manager as peacemaker A recent post – The Art of REALLY Listening – mentioned the research of Albert Mehrabian into the components of communication. While the...
7 steps to honest feedback conversations Giving feedback badly is easy. We all know how to do that because we’ve all at some point been on the receiving end of bad feedback. Think back a...
The top soft skills for efficient teams QUESTION: What is the biggest influence on your team’s efficiency? ANSWER: You, the manager. Don’t believe it? What about the old truism, people...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 According to the HSE, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point; some kind of issue affecting how they...
Leadership: The next generation – talent-spotting the future ‘To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one’s potential.’ –Bruce Lee Inspirational stuff...