Leadership Skills and Management

Topics include: HR management skills, mentorship programs, off-site management and more.

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Turn up, Log in, Switch off: The Right to Disconnect.
Explore how the UK's emerging "Right to Disconnect" could transform your business and employee well-being. This article delves into the blurred lines between work and personal life, driven by remote work and 'always-on' cultures. We outline the benefits of disconnecting, compare UK regulations with those in Belgium and Ireland, and provide a comprehensive guide on implementing this policy. Stay ahead by fostering a healthier, more productive workplace. Discover how to respect employees' personal time, reduce stress, and enhance your company’s reputation.
A valuable employee is leaving the office
Three Ways Return-to-Office Mandates Risk Your Bottom Line
Many CEOs consider return-to-the-office mandates desirable, believing they will foster collaboration, increase oversight, and improve company culture. However, a recent academic study shows a global trend of return-to-the-office mandates failing. Companies are facing legal challenges ranging from being sued to employment tribunals awarding large compensation packages to workers who refuse to return. There are benefits to...
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How Can Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Be Good For Profit?
The main responsibility of corporations used to be the generation of profits at any cost. Even today, there is zero point in a business behaving responsibly if, in so-doing, it puts itself out of business or generates less profit. That's why corporate social responsibility aims to contribute to profit, rather than being a net cost.
Resolving conflict between colleagues.
How do I resolve conflict between colleagues?
As a director, manager or supervisor, mediating in conflict is a challenge akin to tightrope walking. But it's a challenge that comes with the territory.
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What can you do if a bad worker asks for a reference?
If you’ve got nothing good to say, should you say nothing at all? What do you do if you’re asked for a reference for an employee that you can’t honestly recommend? While many might breathe a sigh of relief that a not so brilliant employee is leaving it’s possible that they may want a reference...
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Why should I create a telecommuting strategy?
Most employees would kill for it. Most employers have doubts. With the right strategy in place, telecommuting can be a winner on both counts.

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How do I manage a new employee?
First impressions count and this couldn't be truer than when you're helping a new employee integrate into your team.
Who should I pick as my right hand person?

Finding the ideal person who can complement your daily activities can make room for easy and manageable growth.

Why should I create a telecommuting strategy?

Most employees would kill for it. Most employers have doubts. With the right strategy in place, telecommuting can be a winner on both counts.

Unlocking Employee Potential: Effective Motivation Strategies
To attract and retain the brightest minds of Gen-Z and millennials, companies must adapt to the evolving expectations of work-life balance, respect, value, and flexibility. By doing so, they will not only foster a more motivated and productive workforce but will also set themselves apart as employers of choice for the future leaders of the global market.
Is it time to review your HR policies?

Let your HR policies be dynamic to keep up with an evolving company.

What are the benefits of developing the skills of your existing workforce?

You don’t always need to look outside your organisation for the skills you feel  it is lacking. Often, the talent you seek already exists within your workforce, just waiting to be discovered and developed. Management insight is key to being able to pinpoint the talent you have and knowing what you need to do to…