Do You Need More Resources – or to Work More Efficiently?

16 / 01 / 2019

In every business there comes a time when if you want to keep growing, you have to recruit more people. But it can be difficult to know when you’ve reached that point. Complaints about work overload are common. But as a manager, how do you know whether your team really needs more resources, or whether they could be working more...

How to Cope With “Secondhand” Stress

16 / 01 / 2019

We all know the saying “smile and the world smiles with you”. If you work with people who are cheerful and optimistic, you’re more likely to feel the same. Unfortunately, it’s equally true that if your colleagues are unhappy and stressed you’re more likely to suffer. The good news is there are many specific skills you can learn, behaviours you...

Network to Progress

19 / 12 / 2018

My strongest Belbin team type is a Resource Investigator. I have always had a knack for networking and being able to find the right man or woman to help me out. My father taught me the value of surrounding yourself with the very best people. For that reason my suppliers are far more than suppliers. They are team members. I...

Recruitment A Listers

12 / 12 / 2018

When I was researching my book on creative recruitment, I came across 'Who' by Geoff Smart and Randy Street and I really liked it. The book sets out their method for choosing A listers. We all want and need A listers in our teams (especially those who are leading the business) but when the world seems to be so full...

Six Steps to Successful Flexible Working

05 / 12 / 2018

Not all job roles can be flexible. Some have to be in the office or the factory, or wherever the place of work is. But many can be. What do employees want and how should they adapt? Think of work as an activity, not a specific location and choose the location that is right for each task. Studies suggest that...