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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Trust is imperative in any type of functional relationship, whether it be personal, romantic, or professional. When there is trust amongst colleagues, workflow is smoother and employees are happier. (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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Employee recruitment is a skill that is crucial to the success of your firm. The way you are able to attract and hire the right candidates determines how skilled and dedicated your employee pool will be. (more…)
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A professional relationship between a leader and employees is akin to all other relationships; as such, communication is essential to their success. There are various components to this, such as minding nonverbal communication, cultural differences, listening, etc. (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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If asked, most managers would probably answer that a conflict at the office is not something they would want to tolerate. Upon the mention of any disagreement, most people imagine screaming, fighting and disruption to regular work proceedings. (more…)
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It is hard enough to create a true team from employees who are physically located in the same office, but it is much more difficult to undertake the same endeavour with staff members who work from other locations. (more…)
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Unmotivated employees can cause many problems for managers. It is difficult to accept the lazy attitude of some, while seeing the determination and self-motivation of other staff members who don’t need to be told what to do at all. (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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