Tag: workplace
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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH TOXIC LEADERS?
“Engaging or promoting a toxic leader is one of the most expensive mistakes a company can make.” So how does this happen in the first place? How does a toxic leader get engaged or promoted into a role where they are now responsible for the psychological safety and wellbeing of a team of people?
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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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DO YOU HAVE BURNOUT IN YOUR TEAM?
“Burnout has been steadily rising since May 2020 and we have now hit a critical threshold. As it currently stands, people and organisations are being set up for failure, since high burnout leads to lower morale, more mistakes, and a lack of engagement with work.”
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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 #11: TALKING ABOUT MY PROGRESS
The employees who are performing the best, and having the notable improvements in performance, will be able to affirm that “In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.”
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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.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #5: SOMEONE AT WORK CARES ABOUT ME
Simply put, the essence of effective leadership lies in fostering a sense of personal connection and care within the team.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #3: THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT I DO BEST
If you are looking for a predictor of performance and engagement in your team, find out how many of your people would say that “At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.”
The Workplace Coach 