Mindfulness is defined as being ‘the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something’. Many businesses are embracing it for the benefits it offers employees with managing complex tasks, reducing injury, increasing resilience and dealing with stress. Mindfulness can be extremely helpful with increasing employee engagement, according to Alan Kohll, author of ‘The Top…
Hiring the right people with the most relevant skillset for your business is halfway to building a productive workforce. The other half is ensuring that your employees are spending their time efficiently and on the right tasks. So what are the best ways to do this exactly? Susan Culp, author of the article: ‘How to…
Most employers want to get the most out of their employees, reduce turnover rate, increase employee retention and develop a high functioning and motivated team. Reducing employee stress is a key step in improving the productivity in your employees. By 2020, depression will rank second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability…
Businesses that have a great employer brand can attract and retain the best talent and generally have a positive working culture. For larger organisations and companies, great employer brands can translate fiscally. Looking at Channel 7 as an example, not only has the company suffered from a weak employer brand and unsavoury culture, it’s also…
Ever been in a situation where you have applied for a job where your Resume was up to scratch and you had not only all the essential criteria covered, but also all the desired criteria…..and you didn’t get the job? This has happened to me. Sometimes we can spend so much time obsessing over our…
The rise of the stand-up desk Do you have many people using stand-up desks in your business? More than a growing trend, stand up desks are becoming increasingly popular, with workers citing the improved health and productivity benefits of standing, as opposed to sitting all day. Studies have shown that opting for a stand-up desk…
One of the more challenging aspects of recruiting is understanding which candidates are the right fit for a business. Recruiting is a time consuming and costly exercise, regardless of whether it is managed in-house or through a recruitment partner. While it’s understood that you’ll rarely find a ‘perfect candidate’, it’s difficult to know which criteria…
In the Corporate world, redundancy is becoming an ever-increasing reality. If you have been made redundant and require support determining your next steps, it may pay to speak to a career counsellor. Sometimes redundancy can be unexpected and come out of the blue, which can often take time to wrap your head around. At other…
To be honest, the thought of networking sends chills down my spine. However, real networking doesn’t need to feel forced or uncomfortable and doesn’t have to involve a room full of strangers. If your networking nightmare is turning up to seminars and business breakfasts, hoping to make a meaningful contact, read on. Clever networking can…
An engaged workplace contains staff that are actively engaged in their roles and who put in their best effort. They act in a way to further their business’ interests and can be key to helping a business achieve success. Conversely, disengaged employees can be a huge hindrance. According to a Gallop Consulting Group poll of 47,000…
