Many organisations reward their employees annually with a bonus in addition to their regular salary. When questioned, most bosses reply that they give out bonuses to thank their staff for their hard work, and improve employee retention. (more…)
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If you are like most managers, you likely sit down at your desk at 8am, not looking up from documents and emails until lunchtime. However, new research from the Draugiem Group, a social networking firm, as reported by Chartered Management Institute, found that working for…
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It is important to always strive to better oneself both personally and professionally. Leaders should constantly be on the lookout for ways to better their approach to their staff, the more apt the boss is, the more productive workflow will be and the happier employees…
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There can be many reasons why you need to let an employee go; they may not be performing up to your standards, they may be rude or disrespectful, or you may simply eliminate the position. (more…)
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A typical work meeting usually requires the leader to do most of the work. This person would start off the meeting, announcing the topics to be discussed, and then proceed to discuss various points. (more…)
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When conjuring up an image of a traditional manager, most people would probably imagine someone who is middle aged. In fact, many bosses purposely abstain from hiring anyone younger because they can’t imagine these individuals leading staff that would be older than them. (more…)
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Whether you are flipping through a business magazine, or reading the latest industry articles online, you undoubtedly come across certain organisations that stand out from the rest. It is hard enough to keep a firm in business and profitable, much less to make it the…
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We are all guilty of this, making new year resolutions, only to realise in February that we did not keep most of them. Although this is a regular occurrence, most of us will still end up making new resolutions year after year. (more…)
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A manager position is a multifaceted role; while it is obvious that leaders have to manage their employees’ outputs to meet job demand, it is less understood that they should also care about their staff’s mental perceptions about themselves as related to the job. (more…)
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While most managers realise that part of the skills they should possess is delegation, not all know how to do so successfully. While there are many benefits to good delegation, such as empowering staff and lessening your own workload, poor delegation can create chaos and…
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If asked, most managers would probably say that they believe that effective teams bring great value to their organisation. (more…)
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There are distinct types of managers, different kinds of employees and various types of jobs, all of which may require a different approach to leadership. (more…)
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