Category: Advice

Johnny McGinley gives us his top 10 tips on crisis management in what he sees as the new age of Brandalism and digital revolt.

No business owner wants a claim made against their company and, as the UK Government amends yet more employment legislation, I keep readers up to date on the latest developments that could affect them and their businesses. This month, we’re looking at employee unfair dismissal claims.

In my last column, I shared the best practice way to undertake a disciplinary investigation. It was for when you get that call that your employee is alleged to have done something and you need to find out if, where, what and when. This time I want to share how to actually conduct the disciplinary hearing itself.

Employee engagement is often spoken about by organisations of all sizes as an ultimate goal – but why? Do we really know what is at stake and how compelling it can be to work in an organisation where engagement is high?

Performance reviews are a core responsibility for any manager. When they’re undertaken well, motivation thrives, relationships flourish, talent develops and productivity is enhanced. Yet, many managers dread appraising their people – and many employees don’t think much of the process either.

To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best–and then assign tasks accordingly.

While family owned businesses are especially vulnerable to problems of succession, their longer-term outlook generally leads to greater stability, finds Taron Wade, Associate Director at Standard & Poor’s

Emotional resilience and conflict management expert Julian Hall of Calm People explores the cultures that leaders accidentally create and the effects they have. From sulking to shouting and sharing to shrinking violets, why a company’s culture is what a manager makes it.

Shed Simove is an inventor, business maverick and the author of ‘Success Or Your Money Back’. Here Shed reveals his ten surprising secrets for success.

Lack of employee engagement could be damaging the long term future of many businesses in the UK. Stephen Archer, director of business consultancy Spring Partnerships looks at how this can be turned around and his seven steps for delivering cultural change.

Unless you are one of the few lucky people who are currently doing their dream job, you are probably looking for ways to improve your career prospects. That is why it is good to ask yourself whether you are working in an environment that allows you to do that.