A few glum people can drag a whole workplace down. We’ve all met people that even if they won a tonne of dosh in the lottery would still be sporting their ‘woe is me’ face because they didn’t win first division. … [Read more...]
Steve Irwin the worlds best boss?
I adore Steve Irwin. I think that if we all had a bit of Steve in us the world would be a much better place. Anyone who isnt enjoying their job or hasn’t found their passion needs to just look at Steve to see what life can be like. … [Read more...]
Promote Women. It’s Profitable
I read a very interesting article recently in The Boston Globe called, "The Female Advantage. A New Reason for Businesses to Promote Women: It's More Profitable." http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/05/03/the_female_advantage The premise of the article is that companies with more female leadership in place at the Board and executive level are more … [Read more...]
Laid-Off? Now What? Tips on Keeping Your Health Insurance
Guest post by Wendy Nice Barnes (learn more about Wendy at the end of this post) Trying to maintain your health insurance coverage when you lose your job can be particularly challenging and stressful. Jane Stimmler posted an article here on April 27th entitled “The Catch 22 of Communications,” in which she compares the communication styles of men and women. In the article … [Read more...]
Soap and french fries can help you become an amazing boss
I never thought that coming across a bathroom with no soap would make a great topic for a blog about how to be an amazing boss! It however, does! … [Read more...]
Why you should adore exit interviews
I’ve had five instances in my working life when an exit interview would have been appropriate. I have however only ever had one exit interview. At the time I had no idea what they actually were so asked my team leader. She told me it was to find out any ideas or suggestions I had to make the workplace better. It was also to discuss any issues or problems I saw - and what … [Read more...]
When your staff aren’t up to scratch
I write a lot about how to be a fab boss, but what about when the staff aren’t up to scratch?! Employees that are in roles they aren’t actually passionate about can be a drain on company finances, the culture and productivity. There is plenty a boss can do to fix that. … [Read more...]
Is your ‘open door’ ACTUALLY open?
I needed to get in touch with the HR manager at a particular company recently. I emailed off the website stating why. I asked if I could please have their name, email and phone number. I received the following response: … [Read more...]
Do You Take Confidentiality Seriously?
When I was sixteen years old and working as a teller in a bank. I had been in the role only a few months but knew already it wasn’t what I was put on earth for. I liked the bank though. I wanted to know what else was available within it. I knew there had to be some cool department I had not heard of before in the big building in town. If not, perhaps I’d find my bliss amongst … [Read more...]
‘Results Only’ work environments
Work life balance has been a popular catch phrase for ages now, but more and more experts are starting to say it is no longer 'the thing'. The workplace is changing so rapidly it has seemingly been replaced already. We now need work-life integration, as work and life should be in harmony.... therefore removing the need to 'balance' the two. Makes a lot of sense. … [Read more...]