Tag: delegation tips
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GETTING READY FOR THE NEW YEAR: FIVE WAYS TO BEAT THE COMPETITION
…..The year is almost over – and as businesses begin to wrap up another year of operation, its natural for those involved in management to try and assess how they’ve fared against their competitors in 2019. There are so many things to consider. Were they able to make the most of their opportunities? Is there…
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THE LONE WOLF: 5 STEPS TO STARTING UP A ONE-PERSON BUSINESS
…..It is completely normal for entrepreneurs to be apprehensive, or even scared, about starting a one-person business. Self-employment requires confidence and a special set of skills that can’t be learned in school or working regular jobs – and can be unnerving even to those who are certain that their idea will work. But being your…
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Dealing with Depression at Work
…..According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), work is regarded as a positive factor for people’s mental well-being – but working in “negative work environments” may have adverse effects that cause or exacerbate existing states of depression. Depressed people encounter jarring emotions that curb the ability to be productive, make it difficult…
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REMOTE WORK ON THE RISE: 5 BENEFITS OF LETTING EMPLOYEES WORK FROM HOME
Companies all over the world are witnessing the rise of the “remote worker” – a regular employee that works at home either on a full or part-time basis. In the past, some organizations rewarded efficient employees by allowing them to work from home, but these days it has transitioned from being viewed as an added…
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How to be “BUSINESS LUCKY”
Having “good luck” is one of the most sought after characteristics in the world. Entire industries thrive by peddling statues, pendants, charms, and other items that claim to increase the probability of being visited upon by good fortune in life, love, or career. Most consider “luck” to be something akin to magic, but often times…
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How to harmonize your Workspace
Organizing a workspace is an often overlooked part of running an efficient business operation – the larger an office is, the harder it is to maintain harmony. As Jacqueline Whitmore said in her article “7 Ways To Create Harmony In The Office”, offices are a microcosm of humanity. They are usually melting pots that have…
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Learning How to enjoy Work
…..People don’t like to work. Well, at least 80% of them anyway – according to this Forbes.com article, many studies have shown that only 1 out of 5 people actually enjoy doing what they do for a living. This is quite a sad statistic, because apart from sleeping, work is what people do most in…
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FIVE SIGNS YOUR HIRING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
…..The employee hiring process is a vital part of any business and/or organization – and much more goes into it than simply perusing applicant resumes and interviewing candidates. Ideally, a company that is looking for employees should do their best to be attractive to job seekers and at the same time prepare itself to screen…
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5 Tips for women in Business
…..There are many successful business people in the world – and an ever-growing number of them are women. Wired differently than males, females often bring unique points of view to the table that would have otherwise been overlooked and have their own special skills and instincts that have been proven effective. It is safe to…
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Leadership: Three keys to effective persuasion
…..Leadership is the ability to move people to do things you need them to do in pursuit of a common goal; but in order to truly succeed at being a leader, you need to have more than just a knack for persuasion. In fact, all humans want something from one another – but the trick…