Mindfulness is defined as being ‘the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something’. Many businesses are embracing it for the benefits it offers employees with managing complex tasks, reducing injury, increasing resilience and dealing with stress. Mindfulness can be extremely helpful with increasing employee engagement, according to Alan Kohll, author of ‘The Top…
Hiring the right people with the most relevant skillset for your business is halfway to building a productive workforce. The other half is ensuring that your employees are spending their time efficiently and on the right tasks. So what are the best ways to do this exactly? Susan Culp, author of the article: ‘How to…
Most employers want to get the most out of their employees, reduce turnover rate, increase employee retention and develop a high functioning and motivated team. Reducing employee stress is a key step in improving the productivity in your employees. By 2020, depression will rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability…
Businesses that have a great employer brand can attract and retain the best talent and generally have a positive working culture. For larger organisations and companies, great employer brands can translate fiscally. Looking at Channel 7 as an example, not only has the company suffered from a weak employer brand and unsavoury culture, it’s also…
The rise of the stand-up desk Do you have many people using stand-up desks in your business? More than a growing trend, stand up desks are becoming increasingly popular, with workers citing the improved health and productivity benefits of standing, as opposed to sitting all day. Studies have shown that opting for a stand-up desk…
One of the more challenging aspects of recruiting is understanding which candidates are the right fit for a business. Recruiting is a time consuming and costly exercise, regardless of whether it is managed in-house or through a recruitment partner. While it’s understood that you’ll rarely find a ‘perfect candidate’, it’s difficult to know which criteria…
An engaged workplace contains staff that are actively engaged in their roles and who put in their best effort. They act in a way to further their business’ interests and can be key to helping a business achieve success. Conversely, disengaged employees can be a huge hindrance. According to a Gallop Consulting Group poll of 47,000…
I don’t know about you but I’ve read my fair share of ‘How to work with Gen Y’ blogs. Just when you feel like you’ve got that sorted, it’s time to welcome Gen Z into the workforce. So who are Gen Z exactly? According to Wikipedia, Gen Z are typically born between the mid 1990’s…
If you are wanting to increase your management skill-set, there are a range of management skills that you can master. Terry H. Hill in his article: ’12 business skills you need to master’, published in business.com states that there are a range of management skills that you can develop to support your business reaching its…
Exit interviews are one of the most important information gathering processes that your business can undertake. Effective exit interviews should provide insights into what your employees value and indicators as to why they are choosing to leave your business. It’s important to ensure that your business is set up correctly to conduct effective exit interviews…
