Good competent managers should be able to build networks both internally and externally within a business. A good performing and functioning team is important to boosting staff morale, performance and completion of work. It is important that the manager motivates all stakeholders not just their direct staff. Also that they support group and team working …
Have you ever given critiques to a co-worker, employee or loved one that was not well received? Or have you wanted to give constructive criticism on something, but held back because you were unsure how to put your ideas across? Here are some tips that might help you – Feedback sandwich – start with a …
Regulatory and legislative training usually is a key focus for business. Your team could also benefit from other programmes that support people development and the building of knowledge. Examples are managing staff, staff motivation, time management, appraisals and reviews, absence management and conflict and resolution management. If you can get the People strategy right, Productivity …
To manage sickness levels and keep absence from work down, you need to: Monitor absence levels to find out how much they are costing your business. Keep a record for each employee and monitor any emerging patterns. Absence costs the UK economy £17 billion a year in work falling behind schedule, damage to customer service …
TA Barker Associates manage projects for several clients including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity. In this BLOG we provide you with an overview of CSR. CSR is a company’s sense of responsibility towards the community, environment and economy in which it operates. It means operating your business so that it has: A positive relationship with …
There are lots of websites, hints and tips when you are looking for work. However sometimes you need one to one support to help you gain confidence and reflect on what is working for you in your job hunting. Career and Interview Coaching A qualified and experienced interview coach can help you to gain a …
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From time to time all managers will need to face conversations which they anticipate will be difficult and they may feel unable to handle them. So this can lead to further problems arising if the original reason for the difficult conversation is not addressed. Difficult conversations often involve; poor performance issues unacceptable workplace behaviour such …
A client recently asked for some advice on buying gifts for treating staff and they don’t have a large budget but wanted to reward good performance. So this led me to reflect on how I have managed the tricky issues when I wanted to provide a Christmas gift for staff, praise staff for a job …
