My previous job was in customer service for a vast electronics brand. Many days were ten hours of non-stop calls, some with furious customers who have been trying to resolve issues for weeks or even months, and they’ve just waited on hold for half an hour to talk to you. It was the kind of…
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You don’t have to work in a state of the art building with a private gym, lunch chef and massage room to enjoy coming to the office. You just need a space that feels nice to be in; something comfortable, clean and inspiring. Whether you’re the manager of a team or a member of one, if you…
Motivating employees can be hard. With so many theories, ideologies and processes, it can often seem quite a complicated task. But forget about Maslow’s Hierarchy and any weird Freudian ideas, we’ve got 3 simple ways that you can transform your workplace into a haven of productivity. 1) Humanise Having a ‘human workplace’ can change the…
To really enjoy life at work, employees need a good salary, good working conditions, and a great team. But the main factor that decides if an employee likes their workplace is whether they like their boss. For managers, making sure you show respect to all employees, regardless of their level of experience, can make all…
We’ve heard the usual tricks and tips for motivating staff – quarterly bonuses and flexible working hours. But what employers often forget, is that one of the key ways to motivate staff is to truly inspire them with what you do. If staff are feeling inspired, then not only are they more motivated in the…
An engaged workforce is essential for a business to run efficiently, as naturally the more interested an individual is in their work, the harder they are going to work to achieve their best. However, many companies report to have problems with employee engagement within their organisations and it can have a detrimental effect, not only…
Summer time is great. The sun’s out, the weather’s warm and everyone’s in a good mood. Even at work, the atmosphere is lighter and people are happier. However, there’s always going to be those days when you’re gutted that you’re stuck in a grey office, missing out on the fun that summer brings. It’s something…
Good managers understand how to get the best out of their employees. They take the time to get to know their employees’ personalities and how those personalities affect the team dynamic. For managers with extroverted employees, this means understanding where extroverts draw their energy from and how to direct that energy to help them achieve success.…
“Does money make the world go round?” I have this conversation ordinarily at least a dozen times a day as to what motivates recruiters generally. And my blog starts off with a quote shared by a fellow recruiter to my timeline on Facebook this week. The billionaire’s view: The quote I mention is by the…