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The Art of Disciplining Employees
As a business owner, managing a team of employees comes with both its joys and challenges. One of the toughest challenges you may face is disciplining an employee. Whether it's due to performance issues, misconduct, or any other valid reason, handling disciplinary...
Formal and Informal Feedback: A Dynamic Duo in the Workplace
Thinking about what I want to talk to you about this week I have to admit at the top of my list is COMMUNICATION in the workplace. One of the most potent tools at your disposal in the workplace, is feedback. Feedback not only facilitates employee growth...
The Art of Labour Hoarding: A Strategy for Savvy Business Owners
As a business owner I am sure you would agree that the success of your business heavily relies on the skills, dedication, and collective effort of your workforce. However, in today's volatile and unpredictable economic landscape, it...
Unspoken Farewell: The Signs of Quiet Quitting in the Workplace
As an employer or business owner, I am sure you have seen the signs when someone has ‘’signed out’’. But why does this happen? One of the greatest assets you have is a team of dedicated and talented individuals. However, in the fast-paced and demanding world of...
Emotional Intelligence: A Game-Changer in the Workplace
Eq, Iq, Sq and Aq….foreign language? Or maybe it was what they have explained in the classes that you have skipped. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, technical skills alone are not enough to thrive in the...
Benefits Of Outsourcing HR Functions
Being able to bring on specialists as you need is fundamental to having the right expertise and talent focused on your most prized gem – your business. Think about it, if you had to get open-heart surgery, would you want a general practitioner taking the lead or a...
Employees calling in sick because the kids are?
“Hi. I am so sorry to do this, but my child is sick, and I need to take the day off to take care of him.” Sound familiar? It’s 6:30 a.m. and you have several voice messages from an employee asking for the day off due to their child being sick. Great! I am sure I...
Double Jobbing At Work
During uphill financial times, employees are increasingly determined to seek additional sources of income. This tendency may cause a decrease in productivity in the workplace as employees attempt to supplement their income after hours, by way of second or even third...
The Gaslight Effect
In this age of misinformation - of 'fake news', conspiracy theories, Twitter trolls, and deep fakes - gaslighting has emerged as a word for our time. Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and psychological control. It can be incredibly harmful since it can...
