How to Manage Long-Term Employees Who are Resistant to Your Approach

Hi, I’m Nicola, the People Mentor. Today I want to dive into a kind of a tricky topic. How to handle those office veterans who’ve been around forever and, feel like they’ve seen it all and done it all. They know their job inside out, no question about that. But sometimes their behaviour can be … Read more

How to support neurodiverse employees with challenging conversations

  Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to discuss how to support neurodiverse employees with challenging conversations in the workplace. As a manager or colleague, it’s essential to understand that neurodiverse individuals, such as those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other neurological differences, who may face unique challenges when … Read more

How to Have a Successful Difficult Conversation with Your Boss

  Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to discuss how to have a successful, difficult conversation with your boss. Nobody enjoys having difficult conversations, but when you need to have one with your boss, it can intensify the anxiety and dread you have around it.  Whether you disagree on … Read more

Difficult Conversations Series – Dealing with Employee Social Media Activities for better business

  Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, we’re discussing a thorny issue that’s becoming increasingly common for small business owners: confronting an employee about their social media behaviour. Visualise this: You’re scrolling through your feed one evening when you stumble upon a post from one of your team members. It’s not … Read more