A clean desk policy is what it says on the tin. It literally means that every member of your team has to keep a clean desk at all times. Many managers are now implementing this method. Some are even complimenting it with choices such as paperless working. Despite how looks, though, the business world hasn’t … Read more
If you want to hire the best team for your business, it’s vital to make a good first impression. Especially if you’re competing for top talent in an in-demand marketplace, the hiring process is as much an interview for the company as it is for the candidate. That’s why it’s to important to deliver a … Read more
If you are looking to grow your business then you need to make sure that you’re able to start things off in the right way. One of the things that you really need to make sure that you do to help business growth is making sure that the business is organized. This can be really … Read more
Making learning more fun and entertaining leads to much better engagement and knowledge retention. This is why educators are increasingly implementing gamification into their learning programs, be they classroom-based or online. Gamification means adding game-design elements to learning. Those include points, badges, levels, leaderboards, and even simulations that are just like video games. … Read more
Not too long ago, being employed meant traveling to your office five days a week, grinding from 9 AM to 5 PM. Today, however, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the workplace. We now live in an era where a flexible workspace is no longer a far-off idea—it’s the new normal. In fact, there are currently over 14,000 coworking … Read more
Whether you’re in the process of starting your own business or looking to expand into new premises, one of the key decisions you’ll have to make is where to base yourself. It’s true that technology has made the world a smaller place, and in doing so has made many more places suitable for building a … Read more
Few things are better for employee morale than the promise of a larger pay packet. That’s why any business manager should continually review how much they pay each member of their team. It doesn’t take a genius to work out, after all, that higher salaries are sure to see employees going that bit further. At … Read more
n 2011, Banana Republic started selling a Mad Men capsule collection which included a 65-piece line for men and women inspired by sixties outfits much like what was seen on the popular TV series. And they’re not the only company to capitalize on styles and trends of the past that are a resurgence in popularity. … Read more
Your employees are on the front line of your business, and the customer service that they provide will either make or break your sales and your reputation. This is why it’s absolutely vital that you not only get the right employees on board, but you also train them well and ensure high satisfaction levels at … Read more
There are so many factors to take into account when you are looking to hire the right person. Depending on the position you are hiring for, technical skills may be at the top of your list. Looking to replace a leadership position? Then you may be looking for a candidate with the ability to mobilize … Read more
Burnout is more than just a bad, tiring day. It is a prolonged problem that negatively affects one’s mental health, happiness and quality of life. By learning to identify symptoms of burnout early on, you can avoid stretching yourself too thin and the downward spiral to depression. What is burnout? Burnout is defined as chronic … Read more
The best thing about being an entrepreneur is that you are always learning. You learn from books, magazines, seminars, mentors, partners, people who surround you and above all, from your good and bad experiences. And all that contribute to the success of your entrepreneur journey. Unfortunately, not every start-up climbs up the ladder of growth. … Read more
When you’re self-employed your earnings aren’t capped, meaning you have the potential to earn a whole lot of money if things are going well. However, on the other side of the coin, there can also be a lot of uncertainty. If you work for yourself, here are some smart moves you can make to improve … Read more
Where do you spend most of your workday? If you’re like the average American, you likely spend 90 percent of your day indoors, and 73 percent of your working hours sitting down. And if you have an office job and work at a desk, chances are you staring at your computer screen for up to … Read more
Pixabay – Without a winning team, your healthcare business is destined to fail. When working in the medical healthcare sector, taking care of people is at the heart of everything you do. You will naturally think about the patients at all times but it’s equally important to give your employees the attention that they … Read more