Managing
Acknowledgement deepens a thank you
When we are acknowledged we feel more than just seen and heard, we feel understood and appreciated.
When we acknowledge others we show…
Do you have a workforce of quitters?
As people managers we are always trying to achieve a balance between providing positive feedback to our employees while also being able to d…
Here’s three ways to prevent your best employees from quitting their job
The process of hiring the right people can be a battle for SME owners, and once you’ve locked down your premium talent, the last thing you w…
Why employers shouldn’t treat performance management like a fad diet
Is tick and flick performance management like going on a diet? A group of academics thinks so, and they’re prescribing sustainable, health…
Five ways to be a better manager
I was in the business section of Dymocks recently and it struck me how overwhelming the choice and sheer number of books there are that have…
Three tips to improve staff motivation
Recruiting top talent is one thing, but keeping them engaged is another. You’d hope if you’re dealing with talented professionals they w…
Five tips for new managers to fast track their management journey
“I didn’t sign up for this, people are driving me crazy.”
Many line or middle managers I meet never intended to manage people – most admi…
Aunty B: Should I make my star performer a manager?
Dear Aunty B,
Last year my business went through a growth spurt, which involved me hiring several new employees. Until now, all my employ…
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…
Why Red Hat chief executive Jim Whitehurst says “office gossip” is not such a bad thing in your business
Backstabbing banter, unconfirmed fact swaps and low blows are all fair definitions of the word “gossip”.
So workplace gossip is a HR …
