Karen Gately
‘Can we rely on you?’: What not to say to mothers returning to work
‘When do you think it’s likely you’ll be looking to take maternity leave again?’
‘How many kids are you planning on having?’
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An ‘opportunity-hunting’ generation: Here’s what millennial workers need and want
How often have you heard a baby boomer or generation X leader to talk about their frustrations with the millennial generation?
It’s co…
Predicting success: How to ensure the people you hire are able to deliver
How often have you or other members of your leadership team hired people into your organisation who have then failed to perform to an accept…
Broken glasses, chairs and bones: Five ways to avoid a disastrous Christmas party
January should be a great time of year to regroup, recharge and look ahead. Assuming, that is, you’ve managed to ‘down tools’ for a wh…
Four ways to fulfil your potential
Are you leveraging your true potential in life? Are you making the standard of contribution you are truly capable of making? Your potential …
Outcomes over hours: Let go of the ‘face-time’ mentality with your employees
Reflect for a moment: how do you measure the standard of contribution the people on your team make?
Do you place importance on the number…
Wake up call: What to do when your team are checked out
Does your team check out before the day is over? Do you feel like the people on your team are falling asleep on the job? Recognise the signs…
Calling in a favour: How to leverage your networks
How well do you leverage your networks? Do you tap into the people you know for the insights, contacts or ideas you need to achieve your goa…
Eight steps to stamp out unconscious bullying in your workplace
Have you met or managed someone who behaves badly and yet seems oblivious to the consequences of their actions? Have you met the person …
Mind over matter: Mental health and the bottom line
The recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams drew much-needed attention to mental illness and suicide.
In the days and wee…
