Effective management of people has always been a key part of working life for all employees. The relationship between a manager and their reports has a direct impact on the health, morale, motivation, productivity, and success of the team. However, this explanation lacks the depth and emotional intelligence to manage talented people who do not …
Did you know in the pre-industrialised world there were around 30 different jobs to do? You might well have made things such as barrels, worked leather, a potter or looking after horses for example. You get the picture. Most jobs were pretty straightforward jobs to earn a living. However, today and at the last count, …
Conflict in the workplace (or anywhere else for that matter) can easily create significant issues with inter & intra-personal relationships. Nothing new there then. We all feel the stress, anxiety and any number of negative psychological affects after a disagreement. Some see conflict as something to be avoided at all costs. Perhaps just to support …
Do you miss the appraisal process as a freelancer or a self-employed person? You might have had a yearly appraisal at work with your line manager. The appraisal would have probably focused upon goals and objectives for the business, department and your professional development etc. If yes your company and line manager was doing the …
Read more “The Self employed & Freelancers need appraisals too – here’s how.”
Some of us like to think we have a clear career path in our minds. A bright golden future off in the distance. It may be your calling, vocation or a right of passage perhaps. Many of us have our careers mapped out and know (or rather believe we know) what it will look …
Read more “When Opportunity Knocks – more Planned Happenstance Theory”