Why mediocre employees can kill a business
Mediocrity is dangerous for any business. Every entrepreneur knows this. So what is so taboo about discussing mediocre employees?
Tag: Motivation
Four ways you can get your staff into the Christmas spirit
By Staff writer
As the end of the year is fast approaching, capitalising on occasions such as Christmas to provide your staff with the motivation, or indeed Christmas spirit, they need is fundamental.
How to keep that amazing sales team in your company
By Staff writer
The relationships the sales team builds with current or potential clients and customers can create the foundation of your company. Not just purely in terms of individual sales made but also in terms of reputation.
Banishing post-holiday blues from the workplace and keeping staff switched on
By Staff writer
Though the UK may have experienced a belated and unexpected heatwave, the summer holidays have come to an unwelcome end. Children are back at school, you can’t get a seat on the train and people have returned to work, slightly sunburnt and downcast with a case of holiday blues.
Can you stop employees saying what they think you want to hear
By Peter Eyre
The Brexit vote, splits in the Labour party and rise of Donald Trump in the US all demonstrate what happens when the establishment finds itself out of touch with populist thinking. But it’s not just politicians who can end up in a world of their own – it can happen within companies too.
Relight the fire of growth in your business in five steps
Whether it’s a villa in Spain or a caravan in Cornwall, chances are you’ve had to deal with a temperamental gas hob. And you’ll know that just pushing in a knob, and hoping the endless clicking will magically result in a flame is a fool’s strategy.
What can an inspirational speaker really do for your business
I run an agency that, alongside other services, provides speakers for business events, workshops and courses. Public speaking is my business, but what, in reality, does it do for yours
Embrace flexible working and retain a happy, motivated workforce
By Adrian Lewis
Nearly two years on since the Flexible Working Law was passed giving employees the right to request flexible working after 26 weeks’ of employment and more companies are embracing flexible working.
Five snacks that are known to boost concentration at work
Having a drawer filled with dark chocolate will boost your brain – we really mean it! But it’s not the only food to do so. From folklore medicine to Aztec warrior usage, we unveil five snacks that have a long history of increasing concentration.
Admiral CEO Henry Engelhardt Hands Staff £1,000 “Thank You” Reward From Own Pockets
Even when there is a limited budget, businesses must realise that it is important to think about innovative and creative ways to reward people for strong performance in line with the company values. This was best highlighted when Admiral boss Henry Engelhardt handed staff £1,000 as he prepared to step down.