Category: Management
5 Things Great Leaders Do
No one expects their boss to be the next Nelson Mandela or Richard Branson, but every manager should be aspiring to be a better leader. While it’s true that nearly anyone can become a manager if they apply themselves and play their cards right, not just anyone can become aRead More
10 Must-Have Attributes for a Modern Leader
Leaders: some say they are born, while others say they are made. First thing’s first, dwelling on these premises is futile because leadership is an attribute that pretty much falls in a, say, complex region. On one hand, some people are indeed born with superb leadership skills that are simplyRead More
3 Steps to Handle Emergency Projects
Your boss calls you in. Upper management has decided a crisis is brewing and the problem needs fixing immediately. You are chosen. What was your response? For many of us, the response is to say, “Of course,” and leave the office wondering how we’re going to fix this. Then weRead More
How to Build a Strong Company Culture
When a great business concept is born, its creator spends much of their time planning budgets and hiring employees. They may even setup social media accounts to help spread the word on their product or service. However, regardless of what niche the business happens to occupy, the one aspect thatRead More
Your Guide to Better Communication in 5 Steps
Even though communication skills are vital in our personal and professional lives, we rarely receive instruction or opportunities to improve them. If you are a great communicator, you’ll be able to get your message across more quickly, boost your productivity and improve the performance of your team. You’ll never loseRead More
5 Ways to Make More Money with Your E-Commerce Store
Britons are the biggest online spenders in Europe, with predictions of an average $1,800 per person to be spent shopping across the Internet in 2015. That’s a year-on-year rise of 16 percent, pushing online retail sales in the U.K. to $80 billion. The U.S. and Canadian markets can expect aRead More
10 Tips to Keep Employees Happy
As job-hopping millennials infiltrate the workforce, employers need to be aware of the value of keeping their employees happy. Considering the time and money investments associated with the hiring and training processes, it makes much more sense to keep current employees than take on the challenge of bringing in newRead More
4 Reasons to Stop Banning Social Media at Work
There is no denying that the typical office environment has changed over the last decade, with the majority of employees now sitting in front of a computer screen for long periods of time. The once-seen boundary between work and life has become blurred, predominantly due to social media becoming increasinglyRead More