Although most business owners try to achieve a workplace that inspires employee motivation, satisfaction and prosperity, they still, undoubtedly, have to deal with personnel issues – ranging from bullying to discrimination claims. In more serious cases, investigations can be necessary – and where the issue itself succeeds the knowledge...
Rather than taking the steps to grow to the same scale as their larger counterparts, small and medium enterprises are increasingly embracing the lifestyle and sense of freedom that sets them apart as unique, distinctive businesses. There’s a sense of locality and familiarity that comes with being an SME,...
With our feet firmly planted in the 21st century, workplaces without technological equipment are now few and far between. Technology has become integral in our daily lives, both for personal and corporate use. Many of today’s business roles have been adapted towards the use of technology, allowing for greater...
The economic challenges of the 21st century can often be a concern for employers and business owners. The past couple of years have been particularly difficult for businesses, with the effects of Brexit taking their toll. As a result, many employers have had no choice but to try and...
We’re well into the 21st century, and the days of being confined to boxed-in cubicles in the workplace are filtering out. In an age where employee health and wellbeing is becoming a priority for employers, it seems that allowing workers to choose their hours and working location is helping...
Whether you have children at home who are enjoying a six-week summer break, or have just returned from a holiday in a tropical country, it can be really hard to stay motivated and productive in an office environment during the summer months. The warm weather and sunshine makes...
A firmly established, strong company culture begins with the business’s core values. The extent to which these are practised by you and your employees is an important indicator of whether or not your company is reflective of these values. There’s a strong link between employee satisfaction and a strong...
If you’ve noticed that morale, team spirit and productivity levels have dipped in your workplace, it might be time to start thinking about ways that you can improve your employees’ engagement. It’s essential that staff are well engaged, since high levels of productivity and motivation improve overall work quality,...
Facing the fact that your career might not be giving you the same motivation and fulfilment that it used to can be difficult; particularly if it’s a job role that you enjoy. There are many reasons that an employee may begin to feel this way, and it’s when...
The early to mid-twentieth century saw men as the main source of household income – where men would engage in full-time paid work, and their wives would stay at home, carrying out the required domestic chores; from cooking and cleaning, to childcare. This was prevalent when the average...