When you ask employees about their ideal boss, you would mostly get people saying that they like to have a boss who is easy to get along with and capable of helping people develop to their fullest potential. However, some say they prefer having scary and strict bosses because of their capacity to instil focus…
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What Happens When There is No Leader in a Company
In a work week, it is not always guaranteed that you will find your boss or team leader at work. They may be busy attending meetings or events or doing their tasks overseas or at home. When this happens, what should you do? Do you use the time to take a break? Should you continue…
How to Manage Feedback in the Workplace
Feedback is the best way for a person to know if they are doing something correctly or if they need to improve. In business, feedback is critical to ultimately ensuring the team’s and the organisation’s growth. However, each company has different procedures for providing feedback, which can affect employee retention, productivity and innovation. If you…
How The Rise of the Gig Economy is Challenging HR
If you look at the job listings on many sites today, you will definitely notice a significant number of listings geared towards freelancers, part-timers and contractors. Many are now leaning towards gigs because it offers them flexibility on when they want to work and how they want to do it. Each year, the number of…
How to Create a Culture of Innovation in The Office
In today’s competitive market, businesses need to show that they are different from their competition to catch the attention of their target market. Companies can do this by innovating how they promote their business and offerings. However, creating a culture of innovation isn’t easy, as not all businesses have the capacity or the know-how to…
What Can You Do If You Are Fearful Of Retaliation At The Workplace
In recent years, there have been news articles about whistleblowers who exposed the dirty secrets of the companies they work for. These secrets are crucial because they show these companies’ failure to protect their users and workforce in certain aspects of their business. While their actions are commendable, the companies outed because their efforts have…
What Motivates People to Work
When you ask a person about their work motivation, you will get various answers. Some would say they are motivated because of the financial benefits it will bring them, and others would say that they are after the personal change it can get to them in the long term. If you find yourself unmotivated and…
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