Workplace training – from the employee’s perspective
Employees and their managers view training from different perspectives, and recent surveys highlight the strategies necessary for training initiatives to consistently produce a measurable impact on loyalty and productivity. Many managers believe employees are overwhelmed with current responsibilities and generally uninterested in new training activities. They say time is short, budgets are limited and there is no point in providing… Read more →
10 ways to make your employees happier
Employers want to consistently try new ways of reinvigorating their employees and building a more dynamic corporate culture. One simple way is focusing on “thanks” and recognition. Saying “thank you” not only leads to more happy employees but employees who are more engaged, motivated and loyal to you as their employer. Here are 10 ways to create a culture of… Read more →
Attentive Listening Skills
The ability to accurately receive and interpret messages when communicating is the key to all effective communication. Without this ability, messages will be easily misunderstood. As a result, communication breaks down and the sender of the message can easily become frustrated. Listening is so important that many employers provide listening skills training for their employees. This is not surprising when… Read more →
Engaging Millennials
Recently, the RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) arm of Korn Ferry released a study detailing Millennial attitudes. They used to value money over all of the other aspects of employment. Now, Millennials are “placing greater value on understanding what a company stands for and how, as employees, they can play a role in growing the organization into a better, stronger brand”…. Read more →
2019 Workforce-Workplace Forecast
2019 is going to be even more challenging for employers than it was in 2018. Employers will need to be even more creative and innovative to hire the talent they need. We expect to see a number of developments in the way employers recruit and retain talent. 1. Focus on the critical role of the “employee experience,” especially for candidates…. Read more →
The difference between Groups and Teams
Do the members of your team view themselves as a group of individuals who work independently of one another, or as a collection of individuals who work interdependently with each other? Read on to learn 6 key differences between ‘Groups’ and ‘Teams’. GROUPS TEAMS Members think they are grouped together for administrative purposes only. Individuals work independently; sometimes at cross purposes… Read more →
The key to effective teamwork
The most prominent reason for the lack of effective teamwork in an organisation is poor listening. Or the lack of it altogether. Listening – a well-tuned ear increases mutual respect and teamwork. From the CEO’s office to the shop floor, listening can spell the difference between cooperation and mistrusting and jealousy. Listening empowers people, adding strength and commitment to their… Read more →
Is your workplace culture collaborating or tolerating?
Too often, organisations breed a culture of competition in which employees, departments and offices tolerate each other instead of collaborating with one another. But if an organisation breaks down internal silos and works in harmony, then it can partake in meaningful discussions that ultimately will push innovation forward. In developing this collaborative climate, organisations must first have the support of… Read more →
The role of a leader
A leader’s role is complex and multifaceted. Being a leader means showing others the path to follow in a way that motivates them to follow you. A leader takes actions to influence others’ thinking or guide their behaviour. Leading involves directing and inspiring performance and often pioneering as well. Organisation leadership includes all this and much more. More is expected… Read more →