Communication is a critical characteristic that a leader must possess to ensure business success. Why? Without communication skills, a leader is unable to foster positive engagement, enhance motivation and produce innovative ideas from their employees. When leaders have the inability to communicate effectively, the result often leads to a negative working environment. This, in […]
Emotions and pressure come hand in hand with the working environment. This is especially seen in smaller business operations given the lower amount of resources and higher expectations. Emotional levels vary across individuals; many of which are unable to control them effectively. Pressure is also a given in companies. Employees should complete and […]
“Branding is the process of creating a unique name and image for a product and service in the consumer’s mind”*. Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) usually ignore the importance of branding because they are mostly too overwhelmed by the idea of creating a unique brand, as well as the costs involved in generating the […]
Adopting a health program in the workplace is not only beneficial for employees, but also for the employer as it creates a more dynamic, effective and efficient working culture and environment. Individuals spend more than 50% of their time at the workplace and therefore delivering a health program in the workplace is important as it […]
The need to incorporate health and wellness in organizations is becoming distinctly important. Over the past decade, individuals are working more, are less active, are more stressed, are gaining excess weight, and are at risk for diseases and chronic illnesses. Not only has this effect led to unhealthy lifestyle habits, but has also affected […]
“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes”, says American industrialist Henry Kaiser. According to Concise Oxford Dictionary (1995), a problem is “ doubtful or difficult matter requiring a solution” and “something hard to understand or accomplish or deal with.” Such situations are at the center of what many people do at work every […]
A strategy is an important and crucial pillar of an organization’s culture in today’s global and dynamic environment. The purpose of the strategy is to identify clear goals that develop, enhance and improve the overall health of an organization and its resources. In order to further strengthen an organization’s strategy, one must be able […]
Engineering, medicine, fine arts or finance – plenty of career choices are available. One is required to select the best-suited career option and proceed towards your success. Friends and family can influence your choice of career but when you decide what and who you want to become, success can embrace you with open arms. […]
Many managers become discontented when they hear this word, as it seems to them that in delegation they will lose their authority, their power, and their leadership. Lots of them feel the need to do everything themselves lacking trust in others. Or simply getting irritated by the tempo that others work with which make […]
Employee Relationship Management is essential in today’s competitive business world. Building and maintaining healthy employee relations is a key requirement for your business to succeed. No one can succeed alone without great teamwork. But how do we do so? Enhancing communication channels and motivation in employees is a great base for healthy employee relationship management. […]