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

What do new managers need to know to lead a team to success?

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to discuss what a new manager needs to know to lead a team to success.  So you’ve gained promotion to management!  It’s a big step forward in your career and comes with many exciting new challenges. Leading a team to success requires a … Read more

How Understanding Motivation and Happiness Can Help Your Career and Your Team

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Motivation is a complex topic that has been studied extensively in the fields of psychology and management. Motivation refers to the factors that drive people to act in a certain way or to achieve certain goals. There are different types of motivators, including hygiene factors, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation. In this blog, we will … Read more