The end of the year, a magical time when office parties collide with end-of-year deadlines, festive cheer battles workplace exhaustion, and everyone’s trying to figure out if it’s too late to book time off. It’s the season of awkward party conversations, overambitious to-do lists, and the unspoken competition of who can pretend to be the […]
For those keeping the holiday chaos merry and bright (or at least manageable). Is that Mariah Carey we hear? Oh yes, it’s official, the holiday season is upon us! And with it comes the Great Balancing Act: making spirits bright while juggling party planning, time-off requests, and ensuring the office doesn’t descend into full-blown Love […]
Small and medium-sized businesses know that their leaders are the backbone of their organization. They’re tasked with driving performance, managing teams, and ensuring that company goals are met—all while navigating the complexities of day-to-day operations. But this pressure can lead to significant stress, especially for first-time leaders who may be adjusting to the demands of […]
The job market has been intense over the past couple of years. With many companies laying off employees, it’s led to an influx of candidates looking for a new job. And that leads to the potential of hundreds of candidates applying for your vacant positions. As a small or medium size business, that can be […]
While annual and mid-year performance reviews can be a great way of checking in with employees, providing feedback and tracking progress; creating a culture of continuous feedback throughout the year has been shown to have even greater benefits for both employees and employers. Regular feedback helps employees feel valued and understood, contributing to a more […]
The Olympic Games are a global phenomenon, bringing excitement and …disruption to workplaces. As a HR professional, you know the struggle of managing leave requests and maintaining productivity during these mega-events. But fear not! This playbook equips you with winning strategies for navigating the Olympic wave and keeping your team engaged. Here are some practical […]
The fireworks have gone off to mark the beginning of a New Year and hopefully the Christmas tree has been taken down, and the mince pies, chocolate truffles and shortbread have all been eaten! You’re back at work and so with a fresh start and renewed motivation, now is a great time to set some […]
A business can be brought to its knees by a toxic team culture that divides rather than unites. Here are four things that might be sabotaging your company culture today — and how to fix them.
