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Deal With Team Issues and Start 2020 As You Mean to Go On
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with that comes a chance to reflect on what has been going well and what is not so great.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to finish the year strong and be able to look forward to starting the new year feeling fresh and positive?
Maybe you could do that if[...]
How to Talk to Directors and Managers About Change
As an HR Manager, you get to see people, processes, and performance from a unique vantage point, and that usually means that if there’s room for improvement, you’re the person who’s best placed to see it.
But this also brings its difficulties because it can mean that you’re the only person push[...]
Using DISC to Improve Employee Engagement
Are you sitting comfortably? I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and today I want to talk about how you can use DISC to improve employee engagement.
Employee engagement is one of the main predictors of business success. Engaged employees are happier in their jobs, more productive, and more [...]
How Problem-Solving Helps Your Business Move Forward & Engages Employees
When you own a small business or are an HR Manager, you’ll come across many problems you haven’t dealt with before. As the lead, you will have had to take problem-solving steps to work out what is causing the problem and how you can move forward without any lasting effects on your business.
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10 Top Productivity Tips for HR Leads in SMEs
If you’re an HR Manager in an SME, you’ll know all too well about having a never-ending to-do list and an increasing amount of responsibility. As well as dotting the I’s and crossing the t’s in your organisation, you’re faced with a daily deluge of dealing with people and processes, all while tr[...]
Developing a HR Package
A while ago I sat down and used the experience gained from Customers I have worked with, to come up with The People Mentor packages.
It has been an enlightening journey and has involved all my operational HR and continuous improvement experience. It was particularly satisfying for me to see th[...]
Embracing Differences to Build a Better Team
Every team is a blend of different personalities, different backgrounds, and different experiences, and often we think about the negative connotations of this, like how it can cause conflict or lead to the formation of subgroups in the workplace. But what about the positives that differences can[...]
Tips to Help you as a Small Employer
As a Micro, Small or Medium Employer understanding the six areas to help your business perform and grow are essential.
Here are my weekly vlog tips to help your business flourish.
Week 1 - People & Capability
https://youtu.be/ejDgWyifZXc
Week 2 - Stakeholder Management
https://y[...]
DISC & How it Helps You Get the Best Out of Your People
Every workplace is a melting pot of people with different behaviours, background, and levels of experience. For a business owner, keeping your employees happy, motivated, and productive can be a very fine balancing act.
Wouldn’t it be great for you if you understood why people t[...]
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Getting the Legal Basics Right
- In this blog, I want to take you through the basic contracts and policies you need in place as an employer. Not getting these right could cost you precious time and a lot of money due to; So your business is growing and you’re ready to grow your team. You feel excited but also d[...]
How to Get Over Your Fears About Change and Grow Your Business
Since you became your own boss,
you’ve probably worked out that the only constant in business is change.
Whether you need to introduce new systems and processes, or whether a complete
overhaul is needed, managing change well is essential for success.
But one thing that often stands
in the w[...]
There’s No ‘I’ in Team: How to Get the Best out of Your Team and Grow Your Business
Do you have a vision for your
business, but often feel like your team aren’t getting behind it? And are there
signs that your team don’t feel valued and supported by you, either?
Have you ever shared your vision
with them, included them in decision-making, and encouraged them to contribute
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