It’s one of the hardest things to do as a small and a medium business owner. Knowing where to draw the line on being friends ith employees. It is a difficult line to draw because of the need to ensure that you’re not being too harsh and avoiding being social which is a large part [...]

Operating a small business generally means that you’re committed to your business and spend many hours in the office / at the workshop. One of the unintended consequences of working hard is that your employees will often attempt to impress you, the business owner, by spending more time in the office than the norm. If [...]

It’s easy to judge in business just as in life. Many times you will come across employees, contractors, suppliers and clients and you will be tempted to judge based on appearance, presentation, language used or any number of things. In fact often in business many people have mannerisms, patterns of speech, methods of presentation or [...]

One of the most important elements in business is keeping your word. Small and medium businesses rely upon a close network of clients, suppliers and employees as such if you become the person that doesn’t ‘keep their word’ then your reputation will spread quickly and may impact your business. With that in mind it’s probably [...]

This blog introduces my interest in the dynamic between individuals and their environment. One everyday example comes to mind: the white collar workplace. Office workers need to watch out for deleterious environmental factors and social customs insidiously affecting their health and well-being. Take this quick quiz: Is it easier to catch the lift than use [...]

This article takes a look at the need to establish clear expectations with your employees and some of the common mistaks

This article looks at how it can be difficult to separate the personal and business levels of your relationships with your employees. Sometimes it has to be done, but having a heart to heart first should never be discounted… sometimes it helps you find the cause of their performance problems.

This article deals with the difficult topic of directors remuneration. How do you keep the directors interested in managing the management team in the best interests of shareholders without over compensating them or conflicting their point of view? This article tackles the question.

Jobfitting is a term that I like to think I’ve coined for managing your employees within your organisation successfully. You shouldn’t underestimate your employees’ loyalty to your business and your brand – and yet their unwillingness to tell you that they would love to stay with your company but are unhappy with their current role! This article deals with this issue and how to manage your employees effectively.

Religion in the workplace has become a more important part of many workplaces, particularly those seeking to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment. Often thing like religious tolerance, acceptance, understanding and incorporation (where appropriate) can make your business an employer of choice attracting high quality workers.