Category Archives: Management

Having trouble spotting the best talent? Try behavioural-based interviewing

When faced with an afternoon line-up of interviews to fill a vacant position in your department, how can you be sure to pick the best candidate for the role? As you meet each candidate these are probably the main questions … Read more…

Top 5 ways to reward staff for free

Managers at all levels know that when it comes to getting the best performance out of your team, the carrot is more effective than the stick – but you can only dangle the same incentive in front of your employees … Read more…

Leadership during adversity – 5 tips to help weather the storm

“A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn’t like the tune.” (Anonymous) Motivation is easy when things are going well – when targets are being met, when clients are satisfied, work is busy but not stressful, and everyone … Read more…

The difficult boss – how do you handle them?

From the micro-manager to the department head who thinks it’s all about them, how do you cope with a difficult boss in the workplace? Everyone has a different management style. And, depending on what type of worker you are, it’s … Read more…