Unfortunately, conflict is an all too common trait in workplaces around the world. Whether it be a singular bully unleashing tirades against an unwitting team or two people bickering endlessly, the effects of conflict at
“The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital are managed by the human capital. You'd better get the human capital part right.” – said, Dave
Managing employee leave requests can be the source of a constant headache, especially during peak holiday season and busy business spells. Get work scheduling wrong and you could find yourself short-staffed, and that could ultimately
Arguably, HR staff are the people in any business who need the best writing skills. You're called upon every day to communicate with others, solve problems, and basically help the business run smoothly. When so
Memos used to be the reigning champions when it came to workplace communications, but today, they have become much less common. Many companies are going paperless, and even those that aren’t tend to use digital
The decisions that face patients in end-of-life situations are not the sort that elicit a shrug. How do you feel about resuscitation? What about intubation? What’s your stance on organ donation? Even the basics –
As many HR managers are overworked and short on time, it can be appealing to turn to email and hammer out messages to people you need to communicate with. However, as a HR manager may
Every company, regardless of size or industry, is feeling the pressure to upgrade its technology in order to stay competitive. But even after successful deployment, some new tools don't live up to the buzz. This
It’s never an easy conversation and it’s more than likely something that you’d rather keep quiet. However, if your business is struggling, then you should seriously consider telling your staff. After all, employer-employee trust is
When you work as part of a team, there is an inherent social aspect to it. Workers are individuals who each have their own personalities, likes, dislikes, and lives outside of the office. When channeled
