Britain’s employees reveal their five scariest workplace tasks
With Halloween striking fear into employees across the country, Business Advice can reveal which are the five scariest workplace tasks frightening Britain’s workers. more»
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Seven simple steps to create a staff training plan
It takes time and effort to create an effective staff training plan. It’s critical to understand each team member’s individual needs and to set training targets that match your business goals. more»
Four tips for giving career support to your entrepreneurial partner
Entrepreneurs have to provide a high level of commitment in order to succeed, and the hard work can be made a lot easier with their partner giving career support. more»
Knowledge and communication – How to get your employees listening to you
The relationship between managers and employees is the bedrock of any successful company. Whether you’re running a multinational company or a small enterprise, effective communication is the key to ensuring these relationships stay healthy and productive. more»
Know your enemy – don’t feed the internet trolls
The rise of social media has generally been a force for good, but it also provides a safe haven for those wishing to cause distress – internet trolls. more»
James Caan’s seven-day startup guide: Day seven – Pulling it all together
We’ve arrived at our destination: the final step in our startup series. By now you should be feeling confident that you’ve established an exciting and viable business idea and are on the right track towards starting up successfully. more»
The British blight of politeness is so extreme that a quarter sign off sub-standard work for fear of upsetting colleagues
British workers are so concerned about being nice to colleagues that more than a quarter admitted they have signed off poor quality work to avoid upsetting a co-worker. more»
How to manage a virtual micro business
HR consultant Kay Heald discusses the things to consider as an employer with a dispersed workforce – from utilising the correct communication tools to ensuring everyone is operating with the same ground rules. more»
