Are you aware that at any given time, 55% of employees are looking for other jobs? What’s more, the average company annually loses 20% – 50% of its employees, according to HighGround. What a poor reflection on staff retention this demonstrates, despite the very real life and money insecurities many people are experiencing out there. Many recruitment […]
Three wiser monkeys build an anti-bullying culture at work
We continually read about claims from victims of bullying in their workplace, or whistleblowers who report oppressive workplace cultures that condone bullying and discrimination. Bullying alive and unwell Not everyone is sure of what constitutes bullying, sometimes being too quick or slow to label behaviours that ultimately pose health and safety risks, costing companies millions every […]
Are your corporate values robust?
Is what we say what we do? Is what guides us appropriate for the business? How do we make sure people are aligned to the values? Do our values resonate with our clients and stakeholders? Lots of companies sign up to the notion that they’re as much about “values” as turning a profit. Some believe […]
What do you do if your beliefs clash with others at work, or the company beliefs?
“Democracy is a conversation” – that’s one great line in the otherwise rather maligned film, Batman versus Superman. It’s also one of the world’s big conundrums, as Winston Churchill acknowledged and recent times have demonstrated. Just because we’re surrounded by “conversations” (online and elsewhere) doesn’t mean the majority of us are good at it. Rather the […]
Rate your culture and assess your ‘best’ practice
It’s the end of another year and a good time to look back and review. If you are a manager or CEO, look at the culture that exists and see how it rates on the following checklist. Even if you are not a manager, you might be interested to consider your organisation’s performance against these questions. […]
Are you an effective leader? Find out with this 10 point check list
Leadership is not just about setting the example and setting the course. It’s also about achieving the best outcomes for the group you’re leading, while at the same time achieving results that keep your business thriving. Great leaders involve their people in decisions, plans, design, development, delivery, complaints and problem solving. The leader’s role is […]