From the 26th August 2024, employees of a non-small business, have the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact outside their working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable. What does this mean for your business? How does this impact your customer service commitment and what is the definition of “unreasonable.” We are […]
All is well and good in hindsight… the value of a retrospective
Have you ever had that moment where you look back and think to yourself; well, that happened and I wouldn’t do that again. Have you replayed a conversation in your head, reflected on a decision you made or the path you choose and thought gee if I had my time again… I would be choosing […]
R U OK? Day – 12th September 2024
Today is R U Ok? Day, a day to remind everyone that we should take a moment to reflect on the power of genuine conversations. This annual day of action encourages all of us to ask, “Are you OK?” and offers a simple yet profound opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Founded in […]
Spring Reset – End 2024 on Top
Spring has Sprung – what do the final months of 2024 look like for you? As we roll into the first week of spring, some of us will start thinking about how close we are to the end of the year. I know right! Thinking about the end of the year already? It’s only September […]
Is it time to get off the bus?
You are probably familiar with the popular metaphor, coined by Jim Collins, of having the right people on the bus and getting the wrong people off the bus when it comes to workplace culture. Sometimes the employee chooses to get off the bus of their own accord. Other times management manage the wrong employees off […]
Debunking the Myths of Temping
In today’s dynamic job market the concept of traditional full-time permanent employment is constantly evolving. We are finding more candidates exploring alternative options that offer greater flexibility and adaptability to suit their lifestyles. In this blog, I will explore why temping may work for you! What the reality of being a ‘Temp’ is – and […]
The Importance of Effective Communication
Ineffective communication can significantly impact employee morale and job satisfaction. When communication falters, be it in meetings, project teams, or daily interactions, it often results in increased frustration and can create a sense of disconnect among staff. Effective communication is vital for fostering a thriving, productive and engaged workplace culture. Building trust with team members […]
Change is Inevitable – How are you or your team holding on?
For some years now it has felt like I have been experiencing those big deal – life changing – mountain to climb moments at unsustainable frequency (location changes, career changes, health changes, family changes, friend changes, you name a category- like most of us, it feels like I can speak to significant change examples). Let’s […]
AI in Recruitment: What you need to know & how to leverage it
The world of AI can seem a little intimidating and may leave you feeling slightly detached from humanity, but, with the rise of technology and AI technology specifically, it is something we should all learn to embrace and embed into all areas of our lives to allow us to work smarter and spend more time […]
How to Navigate a Career Change
Changing career direction or career paths is very common in today’s world of work. No longer do we have a job or a career for life. The stats vary significantly on how many careers or types of jobs we have on average in our lives. Some studies estimate 12 career changes, others quote 17. This […]