Category: Organisation
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YOU NEED TO ADVERTISE A JOB?
A little known fact is that I started my HR career in recruitment. Sadly, I still see employers making many of the same mistakes they were making way back then. Here are some practical tips on how to start making better recruitment decisions.
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WHAT IS A ‘PEOPLE FIRST’ CULTURE?
People first is not just a series of check boxes. It’s the way we speak to and about each other, it’s the way we listen to and support each other, it’s a philosophy and a mindset, it’s a way of being in the workplace.
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CAN I JUST SACK AN UNDERPERFORMER?
You’ve raised your concerns with them too many times over the past few months and nothing has changed. You have had enough and this underperformer needs to go. So what’s your next move?
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FLIRTING OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
We spend a lot of time with the people at work. As someone who met his wife at work I’m not about to condemn workplace romances but we do have to be careful.
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HAVE YOU MADE A BAD HIRING DECISION?
Despite all of our best efforts, there will be times when we hire someone and within days or weeks it becomes obvious that they just aren’t the right fit. You will need to act quickly and here are four simple steps to follow.
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HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER TO MEDIATE OR INVESTIGATE?
You’ve received a complaint from an employee about someone they work with, it could be a colleague, or it might be their boss. The complaint is lengthy, very emotional and chronicles a series of actions over a period of time that have impacted this employee in a negative way. So now what do we do?
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TIPS AND TRICKS #12: “OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW”
In the realm of work, what distinguishes a fulfilling career from a mundane job? It’s progress. That’s what the Twelfth Element is all about –– the opportunity for growth and learning in the workplace. When employees have the chance to evolve and develop new skills, they become more engaged, committed, and ultimately contribute to a…
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TIPS AND TRICKS #10: “A BEST FRIEND AT WORK”
Lots of studies looking at employee engagement suggest that customers can tell if the staff get along well where they shop. And it really affects the customer experience, even if it’s just because good vibes rub off on people naturally.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #9: MY COLLEAGUES ARE COMMITTED TO DOING GREAT WORK
Few things erode teamwork more than those who avoid work or don’t take responsibility for their own deliverables, leaving the rest of the team to pick up the slack.
The Workplace Coach 