An apprenticeship is a job where you learn in the work setting, gain experience, develop new skills whilst getting paid and receiving all the benefits of an employed member of staff. What are the different levels of an apprenticeship? Each apprenticeship has an identified level…
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So much is being written about the 2020’s that sometimes we lose track of what’s going on in the present. But it’s good to think ahead because it gives us a chance to build the skills we need to deal with the massive changes that…
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Delegation skills are necessary for effective leadership and productivity within your department. The ability to understand the company’s goals and break them down into manageable tasks is imperative to getting things done on time and correctly. (more…)
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Employee turnover is a challenge that companies have to tackle to promote productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. When employees get hired only to move on from their positions weeks or months later, projects get stalled and other staff members have to pick up the slack.…
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As a manager, you probably know that motivating your team can go a long way in helping them achieve goals faster and better. However, when was the last time you made an effort to do so? (more…)
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Coaching employees requires both time and money, but there are no guarantees of results. Whether you are choosing to coach your staff yourself or decide to hire a pricey professional, there are steps you can take to make it more of a success. (more…)
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Are you a good decision maker? As humans, we can’t predict the future, and as such, no matter what the odds, we’re always taking a chance when we make a decision. We can’t know its outcome, so every choice leads to an unknown. (more…)
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Experienced managers know all too well the frustration that occurs when an employee doesn’t listen to them. There are stellar employees who understand everything from the first time and carry out the instructions to a tee. (more…)
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Your peace of mind is a terrible thing to waste! That may not be exactly how the original saying goes, but surely no one will disagree with this updated one. (more…)
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If you have impending appraisals with your team, the time to start planning is now. Once the workers are in your office, it’s too late to prepare for a productive appraisal and here’s hoping you have had some useful appraisal training as well. (more…)
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Incoming employees, departing bosses, new software, company merges, new initiatives… these are all changes in a company that cause both employees and processes to go through transitions. These changes can lead to stress, a host of unknowns and chaos to break out in the workplace.…
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Making a decision can be hard enough when it comes to yourself, but double as difficult when it comes to decisions that affect other people. However, a big part of a manager’s job description is doing just that. (more…)
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