Hiring
Most leaders handle employee resignations wrong
You might ask, how? Well, they end up: - Taking it personally.- Reacting emotionally [or angrily 😬].- Letting it create a negative work environment. Here are some tips on how to cope with resignations - the right way. #1 What's the situation? How your employee resigns will give you the...
You can hire better
It takes more than smarts to be a great team member. Instead, hire people who do these 8 things: 1. Avoid drama We have a policy in our office. It’s written on the wall: No driftersNo dickheadsNo drama queens For us, it helps to foster a culture of respect and...
Stop promoting the wrong people
According to Gallup's research, 82% of the time, we put the wrong person into leadership positions. They might be seen as: Top performers Technical experts Senior team members But loyalty & experience don't automatically make you a good leader. Before you leap into promoting someone, ask yourself these 7 questions: #1 Are...
6 questions to regularly ask your employees
To make sure they stick around. During a turbulent job market, the last thing you need is talent leaving. A great way to slow or stop the leak is a “stay interview”. Frame it as a developmental chat, so your top people can see a path forward. Ask these...
A common mistake made by career-driven people
In today's world, we put a lot of emphasis on progress. Always seeking the next thing. Next job, Next step, Next promotion… And it’s this desire for progress that often drives career-driven people to make a similar mistake. Resulting in missed opportunities. The common mistake: They view their current role as...
7 signs an employee is about to quit
There are multiple signs that things are turning sour for your employee. By being alert to them, you can take proactive steps to address any concerns. Keeping your valuable talent from slipping away. And, even if they're not planning on leaving, when you notice these signs, check...
8 career lessons you shouldn’t ignore.
#1: No to the yes-man. It's tempting to say yes to everything and everyone to please them and add to your credibility. But this can lead to burnout or doing things half-assed. Saying 'no' (where appropriate) is just as important. #2: The road has many potholes. At the time, failures...
The most annoying CV mistakes
We’ve seen a lot of them, but these take the cake. #1: Spelling your name wrong. I know – is this even possible? Yes, it is. Chros, Matew, Jmaes, Cabel & Sophio… the list goes on! Golden rule - always check your spelling before sending. #2: Nice award, but they...