by Damian Hamill
10:30 - 11th May 2012
A recent report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development does not make very comfortable reading for those managers who think they are the best thing since sliced bread. Read on to find out what the CIPD discovered and how companies can respond to address the ‘reality gap’...
by ClickConsult
09:38 - 2nd November 2011
Being a school teacher in today’s world is no easy task. In days gone by, teachers had disciplinary measures available to them that ensured children behaved themselves in class. However, such measures are no longer present in schools these days; so many teachers now find themselves battling with ill discipline...
by Neela Bettridge
10:30 - 5th October 2011
Some of the fastest-rising trends in business are dimensions of enlightened leadership: emotional intelligence, working in teams and engagement. Some companies have ditched formal hierarchies and ‘command and control’ structures. This is not only an ideological choice; it is being forced on companies.
by ClickConsult
10:05 - 20th August 2011
When a business starts up, they have a business plan and a goal to reach. This can often get forgotten and lost in the day to day running of company proceedings. This in itself could be hampering your business’s potential and opportunity. Managerial skills are a necessity to keeping an...
by ClickConsult
09:39 - 10th August 2011
As a manager or executive in a company it is often difficult to achieve the correct balance between being a respected authority and being a likeable boss. A manager needs to be in command of employees whilst being approachable. This is usually down to effective communication and attitude. Management...
by ClickConsult
09:31 - 20th July 2011
According to a study by the University of Western Sydney, middle management is the loneliest career position to be in. Long hours, high stress levels and the good old human trait of 'putting on a brave face' can leave those working middle management positions feeling isolated, frustrated, lonely and heavy...
by ClickConsult
10:42 - 30th May 2011
In order to be successful in business, it is important to compete effectively with rival organisations. To increase the likelihood of this occurring, companies often focus on providing goods or services at attractive prices and on making sure their offerings are better than those of other firms.
To achieve a sustained...
by ClickConsult
09:28 - 10th May 2011
In order to get the most from your workers, it helps if they operate in an environment that is conducive to optimum efficiency. There are many factors involved in this. One of the most important issues is providing personnel with the correct furniture, equipment and supplies, as without these they...
by Damian Hamill
11:55 - 18th April 2011
HR Magazine recently published the results of a survey by communications consultancy, Threshold, which suggests that all may not be well in the realm of communications between employees in Great Britain and their Line Managers. Apparently only 45% of employees felt that they receive helpful feedback from their line...
by ClickConsult
13:48 - 1st April 2011
In an ideal world, we would all get on and there would be no need to argue and no cause of friction between colleagues. However, in reality personality clashes, the pressures of the working environment and many other factors often result in disputes between individuals.
Sometimes, these altercations are minor and...