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False promises… As a manager you need to remember that you are influential. You are impacting upon people’s career choices, day-to-day life and ultimately their well-being. According to a recent report1, only 58% of employees feel that their line manager is genuinely concerned about their wellbeing. Given that we spend so much time at work and it... Posted: 10 May 2018 at 12:33 am by Laura Morris

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Are you playing communication roulette? I’m sure there are times when you have felt like it doesn’t matter what you say as no-one is listening to you, but someone is always listening. The real question is ‘does what you say get interpreted in the way you want it to?’ You may have become a team leader because you are the... Posted: 2 May 2018 at 8:30 am by Laura Morris

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World Leadership Day – 8 February 2018 As a leader or manager you get the opportunity to have a direct influence on those around you, so why not get inspired this World Leadership Day and see how you can make a difference in your workplace. Five ways to motivate your team Do something you’re passionate about – In order to make a... Posted: 8 February 2018 at 12:52 pm by Lauren Daws

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Colleague Communication You may have seen our recent article on the importance of telephone etiquette? It is important to remember that many of the same factors also apply when communicating with colleagues. Good working relationships are a must in helping to ensure a positive working environment. Tone “It’s not what you said, but the way you said... Posted: 24 February 2017 at 2:24 pm by Laura Morris

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Are you sacrificing your career to keep the peace? Is it best to look after number one or is it better to keep the peace in the team? Well the obvious answer is to do both, but we are all aware that we don’t live in a perfect world and this can’t always be achieved. So what’s the best way forward? It’s all about... Posted: 19 September 2016 at 7:43 am by Laura Morris

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The importance of team communication How often have you had a conversation with a work colleague that would have been useful to have known earlier? Infuriating isn’t it! However, I’m sure we’re all guilty of this at times, finding something out but not thinking to pass it on or share it with the team. It is easy to do, you... Posted: 2 September 2016 at 11:01 am by Laura Morris

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How much do you support your staff? One of your employees comes to you to say they need support in a specific area of their job. Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back, as it must mean you are an approachable leader! However, there is the possibility that you are also a tad frustrated because now you have to find a... Posted: 9 August 2016 at 12:29 pm by Laura Morris

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Is your work a positive place? Think about when you walk into the office on a Monday morning. Do you get greeted by smiles or grumbles about being back to work? Now go on to consider how this reaction impacts upon your own start to the day. No matter how much of a self-driven individual you are what goes on around... Posted: 19 July 2016 at 10:55 am by Laura Morris

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Which camp are you in? With all the panic that has ensued from ‘Brexit’ it appears that reactions seem to fall into three distinct camps: Satisfied – With a majority vote of course there are going to be those that are happy with the result and eagerly awaiting the exit from the EU. Angry – These are the people that... Posted: 1 July 2016 at 11:38 am by Laura Morris

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Don’t underestimate the opportunities you can offer Have you ever felt that what you do is just common sense and doesn’t require specific training? What you are likely failing to realise is that just because something is simple to you, doesn’t mean that everyone else would automatically know how to do it! Recently a prospective apprenticeship employer said that the job that they... Posted: 11 May 2016 at 2:31 pm by Laura Morris

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