Jan 28, 2019 | Career and Interview Advice, General Interest, Management, Wellbeing, Work Life
Query: I manage a team of just over 20 people in a healthcare firm and we are about to recruit, which will see my team double in strength. I am delighted, but I am a bit nervous about the process. While I will have help from the HR department, it will be my...
Sep 11, 2018 | Career, General Interest, HR and Training, Management
Question: I own a medium-sized marketing firm with a team of 20 people. Four months ago, one of our managers died. He was a superb employee and fantastic at motivating his team and boosting morale. He was also a wonderful friend to everyone in the workplace. We need...
Jul 4, 2018 | Team, Work Life
Q: I recently took up a new role as a mid-level manager at a small advertising agency. I’m very excited to put my stamp on the place, especially when it comes to working relationships as I have noticed that many employees are generally unhappy in their job and...
Apr 30, 2018 | Career, General Interest, Wellbeing, Work Life
Q: I’ve been running my own business for the last 10 years and several staff have been here since the beginning. However, we are having trouble retaining new hires. Anytime someone new joins, it starts off extremely well – but then they leave after two to...
Apr 9, 2018 | Career, Career and Interview Advice, General Interest, HR and Training, Work Life
Question: I’ve enjoyed my role as Head of Human Resources with a large tech company for five years. A year ago, the company was taken over and the new owners brought in their own executives. Since then I’ve been moved to a smaller office and excluded from...
