At People Business we know how important it is to stay connected with one another, build team spirit and have some fun! Talk Like a Pirate Day (Friday 19th September) gives us a great excuse to embrace this with a pirate voiceover and video - we think that this may be a first [...]
Sometimes it’s not straightforward when seeking consultation with employees, particularly when tackling a sensitive issue or when employees find it hard to engage with the topic. So, how can an organisation encourage constructive consultation in such circumstances? Thinking differently – an example After some organisational changes, an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) needed help [...]
In today’s fast-paced and complex work environment, managers are increasingly overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of their responsibilities. Recent studies, such as the 2022 Gartner Building an Organisation of Great Managers employee survey, highlight that it's not just the number of tasks but also the complexity that has significantly increased since the [...]
Conflict is a natural part of any work environment, but if left unchecked, disagreements in the workplace can escalate into grievances, creating a toxic environment and affecting productivity. For managers, the ability to manage conflict early on is crucial. Not only can effective conflict resolution strategies prevent minor disputes from festering, but they [...]
In the fast-paced world of business, it's easy for managers to focus solely on performance metrics, deadlines, and productivity. However, there's a crucial element that often gets overlooked but plays a vital role in the long-term success of any organisation: employee happiness at work. Measuring employee satisfaction can typically be done by either [...]
