Why appraisals don’t work – and what to do about it
Appraisals are broken. Approximately 80 per cent of companies say they use annual reviews, yet the latest research* shows that they don’t enhance productivity at...
Management
10 Easy initiatives for improving mental health at work
We’re hearing about mental health more and more these days, and while that might seem like a bad thing, it’s...
The state and direction of creative operations
Over the last century, the demand for creative work has exploded; over this time, the culture and structure of creative...
Succession Planning: Lessons businesses can learn from the Japanese monarchy
The Crown Prince Naruhito’s ascension to the throne as Emperor of Japan earlier this year exemplifies why succession planning is...
Non-Executive Directors: Everything you need to know (and why NEDs matter)
With new legislation coming into place, the FCA requires that all AFMs must have a minimum of two independent directors on their board by Monday...
How to choose the right scheduling software for your business
One of the essential components of any business is a schedule, it's critical to productivity and time management. When you get your employees into a...
Why you should abolish Excel planning (and adopt digital planning tools)
The organisation of planning for marketing activities often takes more time than the marketing planning itself. This is in no small part because marketers cling...
3 ways to secure your company’s data (from your employees)
Organisations and companies that spend millions on securing their private data often end up falling prey to hacks and leaks. This is true of massive...
7 proven time management tips for busy managers
You get in the office early, you are the last one to leave, and yet the piles of unfinished work keep mounting. Sound familiar? This...
6 benefits the cloud brings to workforce management
Having the right tools and technology in place is essential for any business serious about growing and even more so for those looking to achieve...
47 Best management books for business leaders & entrepreneurs
Effective management is critical to your success as a business leader, yet it’s an area where many business leaders and entrepreneurs struggle with. That’s why...
How to leverage employee absence data
Despite the various economic obstacles and the complexity of running a business, managing absence remains one of the biggest challenges for HR professionals all over...
What is strategic management?
Strategic Management is basically the systematic organisation and execution of major targets and initiatives that are taken by the top management on behalf of the...
7 Key intrinsic motivational drivers you need to understand
The key to building an engaged workforce is putting in place the necessary measurement and reward systems to capture employees’ extrinsic motivation, while also understanding...
Leaders need to start giving and receiving feedback
When I started leading a team within a small business, one of the first steps in my onboarding process was to implement performance reviews. There...
