Great leaders know and understand the importance of surrounding themselves with the right team. What that ‘right’ is depends on the business but generally we advise that you need to tick boxes in applicable skillsets, talents and knowledge. But it’s more than just these tangible competencies that will deliver you the best, you need the […]
At HR Staff n’ Stuff we LOVE DiSC! Love. Strong word, but that’s because DiSC delivers a powerful result when the right DiSC tools are used to achieve enhanced levels of performance and culture in a business…… So, what is it exactly? DiSC® is the leading personal assessment tool used by over one million people […]
Think about a poor customer service experience you’ve had. Either a faulty product, rude employee, maybe a tradesman who didn’t show up. OK, now think about how it was dealt with when you contacted the business to complain. Hands up if you walked away satisfied with the outcome, hands down if you stepped away more […]
Wellness at work is not just a line in a recruitment ad to help you secure quality candidates in a tight labour market. Or at least, it shouldn’t be! Employers who focus on fostering wellness among their employees reap numerous benefits including improved performance, increased productivity, and a happier and healthier workplace environment. Let’s dive […]
Last week, I opened an email from my son’s school that really upset me. On the face of it, it seemed like a great email – it was to advise the upcoming casual clothes day where there would be some fun activities and all for the low cost of a gold coin donation. What kid […]
Geraldine loves her new job! The role is perfect for her current skillset and there are ample opportunities to stretch and grow. The conditions are awesome with flexible options for being on site and working from home. Geraldine loves being in the office and connecting with her colleagues and they often head out for a […]
Managing people can be one of the hardest parts of being a business leader. Let’s face it, people are complex and all of us come with our varying range of personal behaviours, health concerns, life experiences or outside forces that may leak into the workplace and complicate matters. That’s not to say that leading and managing people isn’t without its rewards because there is a real joy to be had when you team clicks, and you are all ticking off personal and [...]
Without doubt, we are currently working through some interesting times when it comes to recruiting for our clients with a candidate shortage in almost all categories from hospitality to construction, from admin to account management. Which all sets the scene for retention of quality employees being even more important than ever before. Losing employees and having to go through the recruitment process is costly. Not only will you likely face lost productivity with [...]
Last week, we talked about the need for flexible leadership in turbulent times as we witness some interesting behaviours in the workplace such as quiet quitting and the depletion of cognitive energy. We looked at ways to reduce the incidence of burnout by reducing or removing meetings altogether, not multitasking, minimising change in your business if possible and supporting an Employee Assistance Program. This week, we are taking a look at some ideas that can help increase p [...]
