The continuous incorporation of automated candidate and reference checking software has proven to have an everlasting positive effect on a business’s ability to make informed hiring decisions. Perhaps the greatest advantage of automated technology is the opportunity for continual feedback... Read More
Last week, whilst delivering a conflict management training course, in oxford, I was asked the following question, by one of the delegates.

The delegate, a lady in her thirties, and a team leader asked me, “How can I manage poor performance in people who are, at the same time, my friends, and my Read More
Research, be prepared and follow up are tips to stand out from the crowd and get noticed. Here's how. Read More
Every entrepreneur knows that the team he or she builds is the backbone of the business and that without great employees your company won’t thrive. But when you’re just starting out or are a small business without the mounds of cash the titans have to attract top talent, how do you find -and keep- Read More
Bridget talks about basic etiquette for business lunch meetings that people should follow. Do you agree or disagree with any of these? Read More
Costs associated with assessing candidates, on boarding, and training employees has noteworthy bottom line impact. It's crucial to hire right – the first time. Read More
The art of contract negotiating can be daunting, stressful and at times complicated. At the end of the day, you want to make sure you are getting the best outcome for yourself for your new role. Read More
It doesn’t matter how robust the company wellness program is or how relaxing the nap room feels – when two or more employees are stuck in a negative situation, the entire startup suffers. Whether they’re butting heads on a new collaborative project or talking behind each other’s backs about a perso Read More
Ten tips to manage people better

Are you looking for ways to improve your manager skills?
Here are the top 10 manager tips, in brief.

1. Remember that people are motivated primarily by their own self-interest.
2. Remember that people work better when they know exactly what the goal is.
3. Read More
Leadership skills

Leadership skills are a blend of six specific skills that, when combined together, allow the individual person to be able to function as a leader.

What are those six specific skills?

They are:
1. Desire
2. Imagination
3. Communication
4. Planning
5. The ability Read More
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