Time lost through sickness and absence – supporting wellbeing

In 2016  I attended a CIPD day on well-being.  There was a real buzz in the air with different businesses sharing their ideas on helping with wellness, in turn bringing the sick absence days down. ACAS reported Sick absence costs the UK economy £8.4bn yearly.  Another fact to note is the cost of replacing staff … Read more

Making it work across the different generations

Last week I talked about the different generations and what their needs are and how they can contribute to the workplace. This week I thought I’d explore what you can do as an employer to build teams that work well together and are engaged with the business. What we do know. What we do know … Read more

The Five Generations

So what do we know about the different generations now and do we understand how it impacts the workplace? In total there are five generations now, with most organisations having 4 generations based in their organisation, and with people living longer and working longer as the pension age increases we will start to see five … Read more

What do you think? Yes, no, maybe – Making decisions

A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided. Tony Robbins How many Managers do you know who make decisions? For successful Leadership, decision-making skills are essential. Nothing is more infuriating to a team member than a Manager who cannot make a … Read more

Supporting your people when in need!

You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support. Sabrina Bryan Years ago I recall a young girl who got promoted to her first Manager’s role. She was very unsure of herself and lacked real confidence. This girl demonstrated clear caring abilities for her team and … Read more