The reasons to desire a diverse workforce are many. If you are a leader, the last thing you would want is a divided workforce. Leaders should celebrate diverse perspectives and make sure everyone feels a sense of belonging. People do their best work when they feel like they are a valued part of the business – they feel happier and…
The working world is often stressful. And let’s be honest: we all have days in the office when we don’t feel our best. But what happens when these days turn into weeks, months, or even years, and the stress starts to feel overwhelming? For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It is where we spend…
Most companies are very mindful of how they communicate with customers, but when it comes to their own employees, communication with them is not usually as ambitious or carefully planned. This is a mistake because just as communication with customers keeps them engaged and loyal, the same is true for communication with a company’s employees. So, let’s look at how…
Whether you’re working from home by choice or your employer has instituted a new work-from-home policy, the world of working at home might be new and intimidating to you. Luckily, this guide is here to walk you through every concern – from how to set up the perfect at-home workspace to tips for deftly avoiding distractions. Tip 1: When working…
Bookshelves are full of leadership manuals. Yet leadership is an art. Leadership should be in the business of establishing and fostering fair, caring relationships as well as meaningful collaboration among employees. In this modern day and age, leadership skills hold great importance and play an important role in providing opportunities for progress to any person. Everyone tries to establish his/her…
More and more employees are actively disengaged from their jobs, creating a workplace environment that employees enjoy is key to providing fulfilment. One step to making your business more likable by employees may have to do with the human factor and how your employees are treated. Employees hate their job for a number of reasons: Office politics, being lied to,…
Are you passionate about human resources? Probably not. In all the areas of business, personnel management is considered the least sexy of roles. This attitude often leads to HR becoming the “forgotten zone”, with managers apathetic about its activities, as long as they’re not too expensive. Yet HR is one of the most important elements in the profitability of a…
Humans have kept gardens for thousands of years. In fact, the invention of agriculture – gardening on a major scale – helped create the first civilizations, so the practice of cultivating plants has long been an integral part our culture. Yet, the skills and know-how we use in growing flowers, vegetables and trees can, with equal effectiveness, be used to…
How do you get the best out of people? Whether you’re a team leader, manager or parent raising kids, the answer is deceptively simple: praise. That’s about more than merely complimenting folks, however – if you really want to help those around you fulfil their potential, you need to start speaking to their most cherished values and skills. And that’s…