Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 30, 2023 · Leave a Comment
When it comes to creating a successful team, we’ve all got our work cut out for us, especially as most employees are now demanding a more flexible approach to working. Remote working has undoubtedly been the savior of so many employees’ morale. However, this can mean that there are a few issues in relation to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Your office break room can be a far more important place than you realise. Whether you are a business owner or employee, Lana Hawkins has investigated 5 ways having an office break room can improve your company culture. It’s widely known that office design holds great importance for the success of a business. However, even … Continue reading →
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Starting a new business is always going to be scary in one way or another. You’re never going to experience a start to a new business that isn’t daunting and fraught with difficulties; that’s just the way it is. However, that doesn’t mean you should hold back from getting your company off the ground. All … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Working for a bad boss can be hell. Anyone can get to a superior position, but not everyone has the leadership skills necessary for the role. Whilst a bad boss could simply be incompetent, in most cases it’s an issue of bullying or micromanaging that is the problem.I know this situation first hand, unfortunately. You … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 15, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Poor performance in the workplace can be caused by a variety of factors. However ALL solutions to solve it lie with the business owner. Employees need to be on point if a business is going to be successful. From output and efficiency to lead generation, the workforce impacts almost every facet of a firm… as … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Employee care can be one of the biggest issues employers face when it comes to productivity, loyalty, and company ambassadorship. How many times have you worked at a company that has no demonstrative employee care? Whether it’s due to neglect or because they force you to work too much overtime, it’s incredibly difficult to cope … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Do you want a business workplace that wins you sales? Maybe you don’t realize that your workplace is one of the most vital assets at your disposal… if you use it right. More than giving people a place to work, it can create a more engaged, motivated, and happier team which is good for … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A crowded office is never a good sign. Be it a cluttered office with a lot of junk on the floor or an office with more members of staff than there are computers, it reduces the efficiency of your business and creates many potential bottlenecks. As such, trying to run a business in a … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Human error is one of those things that we often treat very seriously. When someone does something wrong, our instinct is to go on the offensive. We expect that they shouldn’t be making mistakes, especially when they’re gigantic ones. But, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that human error is a very common thing. … Continue reading →
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