This article first appeared on September 6, 2011. I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. She hasn’t taken heed of my subtl…
This article first appeared on September 6, 2011. I’ve got a staff member who is consistently late. She hasn’t taken heed of my subtl…
This article first appeared on June 26th, 2011. Poaching or headhunting is on the increase, particularly with a strong employment market …
This article first appeared on December 21st, 2011. I remember when I first started my business 20 years ago, I didn’t have a lot of ca…
This article first appeared on December 11th, 2011. Is it illegal or immoral to turn up at another business’ Christmas party and poach …
I’m about to hire my first accountant and sales person. However, I don’t know much about the skills needed in either role, other than I …
What are the key things I need to cover off in a staff performance review? Many managers get confused about the purpose of a perform…
Is there any particular secret to being a good manager? I’m about to take people on for the first time but I don’t have time to read all…
I’ve interviewed a few people for a sales position and I seem to be getting the same, pre-rehearsed answers from candidates. It’s making…
I’ve noticed that two of my members of staff have started an affair. We’re quite a small team and this has affected the office dynamic q…
I’ve taken on my first member of staff. Should I try and be best friends with her, or keep a professional distance? When you work in…
Traditionally, probationary periods were for a three month period, but more and more we are seeing companies extend them to a six month peri…
