Christmas party liabilities: Don’t let the alcohol get to your head
Christmas is a jovial time of year. However, it comes with numerous HR challenges.
Is humility the most powerful trait in a boss?
James Wilson, VP at Cornerstone OnDemand, unveils why humility is an advantageous and helpful skill in the workplace.
It’s better to be an optimistic leader, right? Not always
Is a glass half empty mindset really such a bad thing? Real Business takes a look at the advantage of being pessimistic.
Is business really all about growth? 5 myths of being an entrepreneur
Authors Mike Southon and Chris West pop the numerous entrepreneurship myths they’ve come across as mentors.
Hoping staff won’t let you down is not a viable delegation strategy
Relinquishing control is not easy. But entrepreneurs who hand over the reins and master the art of delegation see faster growth and unlock the door to a better work-life balance, writes Barnaby Lashbrooke, founder of Time Etc.
Utilise your team players: The secret behind friendly employees
If you have a friendly environment, chances are you have affiliation-driven people in your workforce, suggest the Monkey Puzzle Training co-founders.
5 ways to drive compliance from the top down
Compliance is often seen as a nuisance, a “have to do” that’s part of the price of admission for companies working at global scale. However, it can differentiate your business and attract more customers.
How to deal with 9 habits that ruin meetings
Whether it’s cutting people off mid-sentence, people twiddling their thumbs with their eyes on the clock or slurping down a late lunch, there are habits – if left unchecked – that can turn a good meeting into a bad one.
These violent delights: Be cautious when firing an employee with a darker side
The recruitment process sadly neglects to inform business leaders what types of thoughts go on in candidates’ heads. So, it comes as a shock when an employee decides to try poisoning a colleague. When you decide to fire that employee though, take extra precautions.
How to engage passive candidates when recruiting for growth
Not all candidates approach the job search like they would any day-to-day task, with energy and proactivity. Some are less enthused by the process and engage on a more passive level.
PGA golf player and coach on attracting multiple demographics
When your business reaches a stage where it make sense to appeal to multiple demographics, there are a few things to consider.
Superdry CFO: My biggest mistakes and accomplishments
When you’re the CFO or FD of a company, then planning for growth will be a key priority. Chas Howes, former head of finance at Superdry, sets out what his goals were for the company – and what he would change if he could turn back time.