4 Important Team Building Tips for Small Business

July 26, 2016

Team Building
Employees are the lifeblood of any business and investing in your workforce will ensure you have the skills to drive your company forward. Team building is an integral part of this, enabling you to ensure employees are working towards the same goals as you and identify areas for improvement. However, in the commotion of a typical working day, training staff can often get left by the wayside. After all, planning the agenda and finding a suitable location can be difficult (Find out more about a great training venue here). Yet failing to properly develop your team could impact upon your business’ output and ability to retain staff over the long-term. Here are a few reasons why it is important to focus on team building.

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Why is Employee Happiness Important at Work and How to Achieve it

July 25, 2016

Happy
Ask most managers what their top priorities are for their direct reports and I would be hugely surprised if the word ‘happiness’ appeared anywhere on a list along with words like ‘productivity’, ‘creativity’ ‘target-orientated’, ‘efficient’ etc.

But we are now interested in the idea of happiness at work, and in society? There is an entire “happiness industry” emerging rooted in positive psychology, driven by individualism and personalisation and expressing itself in the health and wellbeing agenda.

It is important for several connected reasons.

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Is Work-Life Balance Possible for Employees in This Age?

July 18, 2016

work-life Balance
The age of constant contact between places of work and employees is here, and this can mean tasks are completed quickly and businesses can handle more and more clientele. But, with all of this communication, employees can become quickly overwhelmed and stressed due to not feeling as if they can escape work pressures, although technically, they’re not “on the clock.” Here are a couple of ways that you, as an employee, can find a better work life balance even with the tightest of work schedules.

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4 Ways to Reduce Noise Pollution in the Workplace

July 18, 2016

Construction Suffering From Noise Pollution On Building Site
Some businesses are constantly filled with a barrage of noise that can be very damaging to the health of its employees. Noise pollution is something that can’t always be avoided due to the nature of the work taking place. Heavy machinery is loud to maneuver, and complex equipment whirrs at a constantly pulsating tone. There are ways to reduce those high volume levels, though, as we’re about to explore.

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How can Expense Management Software Help you Go Green AND Save Money

July 7, 2016

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Expense Management
No business owner needs convincing of the reasoning behind cost saving and efficiency, but that’s not always the case with going green. We all recognise that being efficient in what we do – from carrying out basic office tasks to managing invoices to completing projects – is important to a company’s ability to keep growing. What we don’t always recognise, though, is how being conscious of environmental concerns throughout our business practices and operations can also be of huge, long-lasting benefit to the business itself. By seeking to reduce your carbon footprint and more efficiently manage your use of energy and materials, you can help create a better, happier and – yes – more profitable company.

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7 Practical Tips to Establish Strong Relationship with Your Employees

July 5, 2016

Employee Engagement
They say it’s the people that make a company. If you are reading this article right now, it’s because you realise the importance of your staff and creating the best environment possible to produce quality work.

When you think about it, your employees are on the front line. They are the ones driving in new clients, interacting with customers or clients and more. It makes complete sense to want to do everything you can to make sure they are happy and engaged workers.

There are some tricks for optimal employee engagement, however. This article will discuss some of the ways you can build a good rapport with your staff and ensure they are motivated to keep on performing at their best. Building trust is essential and is the foundation of a great working relationship.

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11 Ways to Guarantee a Happy Workplace

July 4, 2016

Happy Employees
A happy workplace results in higher productivity, less staff turnover, and better results. So, if you are looking at ways to improve your business, think about focusing on your employees’ happiness. You might just get the results you desire. In today’s guide, we’re going to take you through ten simple things you can do to help guarantee your company is a great place to work. Read on to find out more.

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3 Skills Every Marketing Professional Must Have

June 29, 2016

Marketing
If you are looking for a career in marketing, there are certain inherent traits every marketing professional must have. Some are learned skills that you can pick up along the way, and others are part of your makeup, something you are born with. Of course those personality traits you should have would include being friendly, outgoing and motivated but almost everything else can be learned. Here are some of the skills you should have if you are considering a career as a marketing professional.

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5 Practical Tips to Succeed in Small Business

May 28, 2016

Success
Running a business can be both fulfilling and nerve-wracking especially when you are just starting. You must make sure that every decision you make is wise and practical. The future of your business depends on the decisions that you will be making today. Therefore, you must make a conscious effort to ensure that everything you do is for the long-term success and growth of the company. However, there is also the part wherein you need to be practical especially to cut production cost or to use your budget wisely.

As a start-up business, you probably have limited resources or conservative budget to work with. It is understandable because you are just well, starting.

In this article, we will discuss some practical tips for small business owners to consider. This will help them build a stronger business. At the end of the day, small business’s goal is to become established and big.

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8 Tips to Help Employee Get Back to Work

May 26, 2016

Employee
The reality of life is that sometimes people get sick or injured. These illnesses and injuries can prevent them from working. Sometimes it could be for significant periods of time. Many employers are keen to support their staff when they have to take a leave of absence. If you value an employee, you might want to do all you can to help them return. A lot of people will want to get back to work but may not be able to jump straight into the role they were performing before. There are many things you can do to help them get back into work in their own time. This will ensure you don’t lose a valuable employee forever.

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