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

How to Decode Office Politics for Professional Growth to Lead Authentically

Hello, I’m Nicola Richardson from The People Mentor and in today’s episode of my podcast, I’m talking about office politics.  Today, I’m going to look at strategies for navigating office politics while maintaining personal and professional integrity.  So, what is meant by office politics?  It’s basically those unspoken rules, power structures, and relationships that are … Read more

The Secret to Retaining Employees in Your Small Business

Hello, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to retain employees in your small business.  You remember the initial excitement and, let’s be honest, trepidation about taking on your first employee. The business had grown enough that you could afford help, and after months of researching … Read more