Let’s circle back: The 14 most-despised workplace phrases
These are the jargon phrases that make employees cringe, especially in the — ahem — ‘new normal’ of hybrid work.
Remote work makes important casual socialisation in the workplace difficult. How do we change that?
The real sticking point in working from home is not the “work” part. It’s the loss of the fun parts of a workplace — the informal networking and socialising that’s good for the individual as well as the group.
Hidden meanings, generalities and clichés: How to communicate effectively with your staff, and what to avoid
Talking in rubbery terms that let your staff choose their own adventure won't get the job done. Here's how to communicate effectively with your team.
Unfairly dismissed remote worker wins $13,000 compo: Lessons in handling performance management
A recent unfair dismissal case shows how performance management can be a challenging process, especially when employees are working remotely.
A Goldilocks problem: How to get communication with employees ‘just right’
Ask people what their businesses need to do better, and they will say communicate. Whether it’s too much or too little, it’s never just right.
How better communication can boost productivity by 30%
Enhanced productivity is an elusive goal that many business owners strive for. Here are six communication tips that can boost your efficiency.
Details, details, details: When communication fails, peoples’ experience is the casualty
How you communicate is a big part of people’s experience, and experience is where promises are kept or broken. Here is an example.
Six tips for presenting tough information to staff
Is your audience potentially not going to like your subject matter? Here are six strategies to ensure your message sticks.
How to successfully navigate office politics
Wherever you’re working, successfully navigating office politics is a bit like building a brand identity: people who do it well are able to clearly define and consistently maintain their public persona.
‘Walk out of your meetings’: Five productivity tips Elon Musk sent to Tesla employees
Elon Musk's Tesla has ran into some problems of late as it struggles to keep up with its promised production schedule for the Model 3. So the prominent entrepreneur send his workers some productivity tips.