The pandemic has brought many practical challenges for managers. It has forced businesses to adapt normal working practices and procedures, and disciplinary procedures are no exception. Can you carry out a disciplinary when working remotely? Now that we are returning to workplaces and in many cases working with a hybrid of remote and workplace, it … Read more
For some of us, it’s a long time since we were in the playground, but sometimes when we are in the workplace, it can feel like we are right back there. Whether you have been a victim of workplace bullying or you have witnessed it, you’ll know that it creates a very negative and toxic … Read more
If you are considering working with me you will want to know what to expect. You might think I’m going to parachute in, solve all your problems and then disappear like Mary Poppins, unfortunately it doesn’t work like that. To get the most out of our work together and to maximise the results for your … Read more
How do you feel about 1-2-1s? Do you dread them, treat them as a tick box exercise, or think they are a waste of time? Well at their worst, they can include some difficult conversations and feel like a waste of your precious time, but at their best, they can be a chance to build … Read more
What is the top HR most expensive mistake? Per People Management, it is avoiding those difficult conversations. The CMI (Thursday 02 July 2020) cite the trickiest conversations as: 1. Pay packets – 33% 2. Inappropriate behaviour in the workplace – 31% 3. Feedback on poor performance – 30% 4. Promotions – 23% 5. Sex – … Read more
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