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News Release Employee engagement expert advises how HR can manage the impact of employee self-isolation, remote working and wellbeing Tracking, measuring and helping employees feeling distress is possible with quick, check-in surveys Mental health, Self, Purpose, Connection, Body, Financial and Mind are core elements to consider With 61% of employees saying their most common feelings […]
Trust is a critical element to success; it will help you get the most out of your teams. Without trust; communication, transparency and even employee engagement weakens amongst team members and between staff and management. And when this happens, productivity and profit takes a fall, and problems like high employee turnover become apparent. In a […]
Now more than ever, organisations need to look after their workforce, particularly their wellbeing. Right now, organisations have an opportunity (and a responsibility) to establish and enforce a rewarding employee wellbeing strategy so that, at the least, productivity is maintained. And a wellbeing strategy is not just useful now, but for the long term too, […]
News release Dominant reason for negative emotions is due to job security 82% of employees also say coronavirus has had an impact on company priorities 76% agree they have confidence in their leaders to make the right decisions Nearly two thirds of employees said their most common feelings amidst the coronavirus pandemic are anxiety, stress […]
We’re all well aware of the great disruptions COVID-19 has caused for people’s personal and professional lives; the financial and organisational impact it’s had on business, and the damage it’s done and continues to do to the national and global economy. During these distressing times, employees are aware of the financial burden their employers are […]
Today, a large portion of an organisation’s workforce is made up of remote employees. Whether they have teams located in different parts of the world or have outsourced labour such as freelancers, almost every company is familiar with this arrangement. While remote-working has become the ‘norm’, it has certainly challenged the HR department, managers and […]
Every organisational team should consist of diverse skills; that’s what makes a team strong and resilient. Not everyone can be great at all things, and so a variety of skills ensures that where some are weaker, others provide strength. Team diversity, however, ceases to work if leaders fail to optimise their team members’ individual potential. […]
Team performance is what managers and team leaders are often most concerned about because outcomes impact a host of other functions and, of course, the businesses bottom line. When it comes to team performance, management’s main objectives include: avoiding a negative ripple effect through the operational chain, creating unified, motivated teams and establishing a positive […]
The truth is, performance reviews have never gone down well with employees - not now, not ever. Most employees believe them to be intrusive and even biased/inaccurate at times. The problem with performance reviews is that they were not created with the workforce in mind, they were solely created to meet organisational objectives: improve performance […]
This week the world celebrates one of the most ‘controversial’ days in the relationship calendar - Valentines Day. It’s a topic of debate as many believe love and appreciation should be shown regularly, rather than on one day of the year. What we know for certain, and according to the American Psychological Association (APA) consistent […]
High employee turnover is a challenging, costly affair for organisations. When people leave, replacement costs can amount to 50-60% of an employee’s annual salary, according to research from The Society for Human Resource Management. It can damage company culture, affect productivity, profit and more, which is why organisations should invest in proven retention tools and […]
