Some days I daydream about living off the grid. Preferably in a log cabin in the woods by a river. Growing my own food. No phones/social media/internet or connection with anyone outside of my actual (chosen or local) community. We just get so much input and stimulus these days. We’re exposed to so much information, …
Employees want to add value… so let them!
Is your team clear on what they need to do and why? And if not, how do you think that’s impacting your bottom line? Maybe it's time to wipe the canvas clean, assess current-state versus desired-state and get everyone on the same page. Many times I’ve come across teams or people doing tasks simply …
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The very first step when engaging employees
Do your employees have clarity around why their job even exists? What lens are they looking through when viewing your organisation's culture? This fundamental first step when engaging employees begins, either deliberately or unwittingly, before they even start their first day with the organisation. It actually starts during the recruitment and onboarding process. Employee engagement …
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Top 3 reasons people leave
While pondering over 3 of the top reasons people leave a job or organisation, it’s easy for me to draw on my own experiences. It reinforces just how powerful connection and interaction with people in our work-life really is. 1. Manager – I’ve left 2 jobs because of “creative differences” with my manager/leadership team. It's important …
