Sponsored by Getting staffing levels right is a big challenge for many SMEs, as entrepreneurs struggle to weigh up labour costs with t…
Sponsored by Getting staffing levels right is a big challenge for many SMEs, as entrepreneurs struggle to weigh up labour costs with t…
Dear Aunty B, We celebrated 10 years of business in May and enjoyed a great evening. But our party provided the spark for two of our staff …
Last week I attended a really great strategic planning retreat and I have had time to reflect on why it was so successful and what lessons i…
Many sales cultures are traditionally based on respect for authority, status and success, and encouraging competitive, challenging and achie…
I must admit we are very pleased with this week’s announcement that RedBalloon remains in the number nine position for the Great Place to Wo…
My answer, blunt as it might be: You don’t want them to think like you! Twenty “you’s” running around your office with the same ideas, …
How wonderful to be part of a well functioning team. I am assuming that the team has worked together for a long time? If this is the case I …
Dear Aunty B, We have a mid-sized private company that has spent the last few years furiously pedalling and have got some good results. Now…
Hi Aunty B, I’m a senior manager in a medium-sized business in a creative field. The company is owned 50/50 by two directors, male and fem…
When you feel a mistake has been made – don’t wait until the disaster to say – I had a feeling something wasn’t right. Try and devel…
This article first appeared January 29, 2009. Dear Aunty B, My boss insists on contacting me all weekend, every weekend, about work-related …
This article first appeared June 30, 2009.
Dear Aunty B,
I have a lovely team leader who gives time to her team and to the clients. T…
