What matters most when hiring employees — experience or attitude?
According to a survey by Futurestep, it’s neither.
The poll asked executives what the most important factors are when hiring employees.
16 percent say a job candidate’s attitude (such as confidence or assertiveness) matters most. Read More
Positive, effective communication is the key to success in every family business. If you struggle in this area, try these six strategies for effective communication.
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4 ways to energize your employees and make them eager to go to work. From making new employees feel like part of the team with a care package to gamifying the sales department, these easy tips go a long way to creating a positive working environment, Read More
When trying to fill a role, you need to describe the ideal person for that job. But you also need to make sure you don't discriminate, and the rules can be quite strict. Read More
Since bad moods and stress can spread through your office like the flu, it's important to make some small changes to boost everyone's morale. Read More
As an employer there are some rules that you need to abide by for HGV driver’s hours and rest periods. A failure to comply with these rules and result in a fixed penalty of up to £300, a graduated deposit of up to £1500, or you could even be summoned to court. This useful infographic acts as a quic Read More
A strong talent brand is the by-product of great leadership, positive employer branding and a thriving company culture. What your employees (both past and present) say about your brand affects all areas of your business, from recruitment to sales. Read More
When your psychological boundaries are healthy, you can be assertive about expressing your needs and desires while still being respectful of the rights of others. So how can you tell if your boundaries are healthy? Here’s a quick checklist. Read More
If you want to master the art of effective communication, this video will take your skills to a new level of assertiveness. Hear how setting boundaries assertively puts you in charge of how you’re treated. Then learn a three step process you can use for boundary setting at work and in your personal Read More
Up to 42 percent of family-owned businesses have not chosen a successor for when the patriarch or matriarch leaves the business. Family business management plans should make purposeful investments in developing the next generation of leadership so that when the time comes, they are ready to take th Read More
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