Managing energy in financial teams?
When uncontrolled changes taking place in a business are met by a lack of energy among financial teams the results can be devastating.
Tag: Wellbeing
Employers must monitor employee health to ensure productivity
Sickness among the working population costs the UK economy £100 billion a year. But companies taking a proactive approach will be best placed to reduce health risks and potential losses in productivity and company turnover.
Growing a company is great, but it’s worthless if you can’t make the talent stay
One of the greatest things about being an entrepreneur is creating jobs. However, one of the biggest challenges for an SME owner is retaining people. The days of the ?job-for-life attitude is sadly dwindling as the current generation of workers prefer shorter terms with employers. So how can business owners encourage them to stay?
How workplace design drives productivity for employees of all ages
By Phil Sugden
There are many ways in which businesses can design their workspace to boost productivity and attract talent, while also keeping costs to a minimum. However, it’s understandable that business owners can be a little nervous about how to cater to the preferences of employees from a variety of different generations all in one space. Here are some tips to make a start…
Is leaving work early actually a sign of effective time management?
By Karen Meager
Within the world of work, it’s taken as a given that those employees who leave work ‘on time’ are seen as underperforming compared to their counterparts who exceed their stated work hours. But why is this” Is this a productive cultural trend to encourage in the workplace Moreover, are we as employers unknowingly encouraging this practice of presenteeism to our the detriment of our own businesses?
Sharing the load: Why employers need to learn to listen when it comes to mental health
Employers must listen to their employees, and especially so when it comes to their mental health issues. Here’s how to do it with compassion whilst staying within the realms of professionalism and good management.
Sexual harassment and the City: Will London’s financial hub ever be safe
By Beth Hale
All employees have the right to feel safe and secure in their places of work, as they should in all aspects of their lives. But what happens when a person is violated sexually at work” I want to tell you about a victim who is taking on the financial might of a City institution to fight for her rights.
How will rising train fares affect business owners?
The New Year has heralded the rise of escalating train fares, but that’s not the whole story.
Trends that will affect small businesses
By Nik Williams
Businesses have to stay ahead of the curve to stand out. Adapting to the times and developing new strategies is essential to business growth, says Shredall’s Nik Williams.
How popular was your Christmas party this year” Lessons
How did your Christmas party go this year” Do your employees actually enjoy them” And if not, what purpose do they really serve