Wouldn’t it be nice if we could “idiot-proof” the world? When it comes to workplace Christmas parties, it can be surprising what your normally sensible, mature and reliable staff get … Read more
Like many victims of abuse, your staff will probably be reluctant to report any episodes of bullying behaviour. One of their biggest concerns will be that they won’t be believed … Read more
One of the unfortunate consequences of becoming more aware of mental health issues is our willingness to label people inappropriately. For example: – The person who is careful about their … Read more
While attitudes towards discussing mental health issues are changing, a survey of 3,500 employees found less than half (47%) would discuss their mental health issues with their manager. With depression, … Read more
Bullying behaviour can be directed at a single person within an organisation or a number of workers at the same time. It generates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation which … Read more
Visit your local supermarket and you will quickly identify the diversity of their workforce. Age, culture, religion and gender – there doesn’t seem to be any bias or discrimination. That’s … Read more
The reality is, recruiting new staff is a highly personal process. Not only does the successful candidate need to have a particular skill set (or the ability to quickly acquire … Read more
It happens all the time. A staff member agrees to work overtime and then gets sick. That leaves the tricky question of “Are they entitled to receive sick pay?” The … Read more
A harmonious team, all working together to achieve the same goals… That’s the ideal but unfortunately, this idyllic workplace rarely exists. In most businesses, the daily reality includes: – Personality … Read more
Staff leave organisations for a variety of reasons. Often it’s to chase a pay rise. But it may surprise you to learn happy, engaged and productive workers are attracted by … Read more