Leadership
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...
Tips for making new employees feel welcome
We’ve all been there and we all know how hard it is to be a newbie. First, let's go back to when you used to be that new employee: You knew no-one, You talked to no-one and You ate lunch by yourself When you don't feel welcome in a new...
Managing Conflict
No one likes conflict, especially when you’re responsible for ensuring it doesn’t get out of hand. Effective conflict management means a positive work and team environment. And, if you don’t address conflict promptly, it can be nothing short of toxic to your culture and could cost you...
Avoiding a bad hire
89% of early departures are due to culture mismatch. This means people are really good at assessing technical ability but not necessarily culture fit. In the hiring process, assessing cultural fit plays a vital role in building a successful team and creating/adding to a positive work...
How to add value in a new job – straight away
First impressions matter - because they last. Here are a few tips for starting well in a new role. Because, as they say - make a plan or plan to fail! Your first few months in a new job have a major impact on your success in...