Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Sep
02

I hate my boss! 6 must ask ‘promotion questions’

Before promoting anyone ask them the ‘6 promotion questions’. Failing to do this, history shows, will  cost your organisation more than you can imagine. Inspired by recent real-life events, this post highlights the single biggest reason why businesses are losing money and great staff everyday.

Aug
05

10 Easy steps to staff retention

staff retentionWe all know, or at least should know by now after all the evidence that is available, that people leave their workplace because of the people they work with, not because of the money. The money is the incentive to leave when you really just can’t take that damn person anymore. Less focus has been placed on why people STAY in their workplaces and here I offer some advice on how to seriously keep your good staff, because let’s face it, the good ones leave not the other type.
Mar
23

The ‘F’ word as a way of life

If you ever watch an American TV series that is shown on public television, you will notice something very unique about it…there is no use of the ‘F’ word, ever. In our workplaces and personal lives I am advocating the use of another profound ‘F’ word. An ‘F’ word that has for a very long time been BANNED from our workplace vocabulary. In fact if you mention this word in your workplace you will be looked at strangely and people will avoid you and walk out of rooms when you enter. And it all has to do with resolving conflict.