Why business owners must rethink delegation in order to pursue their passion
As their business grows, most owners find themselves abandoning their inborn passion in exchange for a job in administration. more»
management
Do startups have office politics? How to get yours right from day one
Running a startup does not mean bosses are free from the chains of office politics. Establishing a democratic and by-the-book environment is even more important for smaller and high-risk businesses. more»
Five management techniques that employers should consign to the dustbin
Writing for Business Advice, the UK's “happiness doctor", Andy Cope, outlines 5 different management techniques that are failing to inspire staff members and which employers should forget about. more»
Do employees need to disclose that they take anti-depressants?
Employers are likely to want to be informed about the use of anti-depressants, but employees do have a right to privacy. However, in certain industries they will be required to disclose their use of prescription medication. more»
Eight ways startup founders can develop and motivate a team
Attracting and retaining solid talent is a huge challenge for any business. For ambitious startup founders, finding ways to develop and motivate a team is central to success. more»
Four ways to improve employee satisfaction whilst growing your business
Employee engagement statistics demonstrate that companies with score highly on employee engagement attain twice the customer loyalty. more»
Small business leaders claim more than a quarter of staff are underperforming
A bad attitude, poor timekeeping and consistently poor quality of work were found to be the three biggest bug bears of bosses. more»
Four crucial business lessons we can learn from The Apprentice
The Apprentice provides a great insight into business and some valuable lessons on how to succeed in the workplace. Here are four business lessons we can learn from watching the hit show. more»
Trade body urges government to invest £13m in HR support for small firms
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the trade body for HR professionals, has called on the government to invest more in HR support for small businesses. more»
The importance of document management policy for small businesses
The document management policy has to be clear so that all staff know what documents need to be kept, for how long and what to do when it comes to their destruction. more»
