Letting Someone Go is Part of the Job
Firing someone should always feel uncomfortable - it just means you’re human. But if you’ve never done it before, there’s a strong chance you’ve delayed it when ...
Most managers underestimate the power of a regular one-on-one. They cancel them when things get busy, or treat them like admin check-ins. But great managers know these meetings are where the real work...
What separates great managers from terrible ones
Forget titles and personality. Management isn’t about being everyone’s best friend or the loudest voice in the room. It’s about how you lead when it mat...
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What to do when an employee loses motivation Good managers don’t rely on ... |
It’s one of those topics that can feel awkward. Someone calls in sick, and suddenly you’re wondering if they’re genuinely unwell, how it affects the workload, and what the process even is.
Good manag...
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Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of nonsense being thrown around in the workplace. Quite often, daft excuses are thrown around as lazy ways of dodging questions. And while excuses are se ... |
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This week, someone asked me for my advice on the best way to manage disruptive and troublesome employees. |
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The data is in. Workplace stress is on the rise and Gen Z are taking the brunt of it, with some reports suggesting 90% + of the Gen Z workforce experience burnout. |
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There’s no way around it, firing people is just part of running a business. Maybe times are financially tighter than you expected them to be, maybe you have someone that’s refusing to get ... |
Timing employee toilet breaksOver the past year or so, I have been sent way too many signs and stories from people working at companies where the management team have decided to enforce ... |
​My interview with the chancellorLast week, I had the opportunity to interview Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, about the future of business and entrepreneurship in the UK und ... |
"Nobody Want's To Work"
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It’s one of those phrases that seem to circulate over and over again and yet every time I hear it, it feels a little more ridiculous. Those four little words ar ... |