How much do you know about your employees? Do they feel happy? While we're not necessarily talking about the trite idea of "whistling while you work" it's crucial to keep them motivated and avoid low morale. When morale is low...
Most business owners recognize the importance of keeping their employees safe. They provide training, safety equipment and carry out regular checks. Fortunately, the legislation that is in place ensures that even the less conscientious employers have no choice but to...
A recent study found that 81% of families now have at least one working parent. And, as it becomes increasingly expected for moms to return to work after maternity leave, that figure only looks set to grow. This poses unique challenges...
So, you've taken on some talented people. What strategies can you use to motivate them? What will make them work hard towards the cause and take your business to the next level? Figuring it out isn't easy - it is something...
When you are taking steps to improve yourself, and your lifestyle than taking a course tends to come pretty high on the list. When we take a degree course or even smaller courses, we improve our job prospects and upgrade...
For many, starting a business is about ensuring that they have a vessel for their creative energies. A lot of people begin to run a business for one reason, but it all ends up being about money. You have got...
You’re the boss, what you say goes. So when you want your departments to give you the full rundown on what they’re working on, how do you think they should go about making a project report? Cross-departmental collaboration is key,...
The manufacturing sector has historically been the weather wane for the global economy, the first to benefit in times of economic prosperity and the first to suffer during a recession. There aren’t many sectors which evolve as quickly and this...
A compliance program is a plan that companies put in place. The purpose of this type of program is that it establishes guidelines for the company to use. These guidelines are meant to ensure that a company follows things such...
Automated onboarding brings a sigh of relief to every organization’s HR team. With advancements in technology, several recruitment platforms have been introduced in the market. In fact, these new solutions benefit the entire organization and not just the HR team. For instance, people in...
A great business needs a great team behind it. A team that is well prepared, well equipped, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated. But getting the kind of team that makes magic happen in business can be a real challenge, especially...
Whether you’ve been in business for 50 days or 50 years, you should appreciate the value of a winning team. After all, your employees are the driving force of productivity as well as the bridge between your brand and its...
Trying to run a business without health and safety strategies is like trying to fly a plane with no fuel. You’re not going to get very far if you don’t take the time to look out for the people on...
In order to succeed, a small business needs to stand out in the crowd. One of the best ways to stay ahead of the competition is to invest in innovation. Whether you’re using innovative technology to forward your business, or...
Business competition is fierce these days. Companies are coming up with new ways to minimise their expenses and still be profitable. Thus, the people you depend upon are very crucial for your sustained growth. You might think that hiring top-notch...