It is only normal for people to experience high levels of anxiety during this pandemic. If it is not the fear of losing a job, it is the fear of becoming infected. If it is not the rising cases of depression as a result of being stuck indoors for ages, it is the increasing reports of domestic violence. Everyone is losing in some way or form. In the light of these misfortunes, as a business leader, how do you support your staff to deal with coronavirus anxiety, noting that you too are vulnerable to anxiety? Here are 5 tips for you. … Read More »

A disengaged team can be a death sentence for a business if it is not spotted and rectified quickly. Nobody is engaged 24/7, and this could be down to a number of things, including personal lives. However, if your team is disengaged the majority of the time, you’re going to notice lots of negative effects - this could eventually lead to big problems, such as disgruntled customers, a ruined reputation, and money down the drain. … Read More »

During these testing times, it's important to remember that we need to support our teams as well as our businesses. When we're busy helping our teams, our customers, our neighbours, our families, it's easy to lose sight of the fact we also need to position our businesses to come out of this period stronger and ready to pounce on the opportunities that will present themselves when the economy bounces back. In this article we look at how Ayush plans to galvanise his team and help them get to a place where they are ready to help me capitalise on a rebounding economy. … Read More »

Any manager worth their salt will know that their business aims are best served with a team of happy, productive employees. The link between employee satisfaction and business success has been made abundantly clear through several studies; It’s therefore in the interest of managers, especially those at small businesses, where every team member counts, to ensure their staff enjoy their jobs. And a key factor in that enjoyment is empowerment. … Read More »

Domestic violence is not only confined within the home. It may go further into the workplace. A victim of domestic violence tends to have prolonged tardiness and absenteeism, and may affect productivity and an employee's self-worth and morale. This is also true with the abusive family member. Employers and employees should seek the expertise of an employment lawyer to help handle cases of domestic violence. In this post, you'll learn the impact of domestic violence on you and your employees. … Read More »