Beyond Productivity: Prioritising Employee Empowerment, Wellbeing, and Mental Health
Overall good holistic well-being translates to better workplace performance. However, stress is an inevitable occurrence in the workplace. According to statistics from Mercer, one in two employees feel stressed daily. The best course of action here is to invest in employee mental health benefits, contributing to overall employee empowerment. In this article, we will discuss what […]
How Managers Can Communicate Expectations And Appreciation in The Workplace
According to Microsoft, 52% of millennials and Gen Z workers are likely to change employers. Many factors can contribute to this, such as getting unclear feedback between managers and employees. If proper expectations were set by managers beforehand — something like a training plan for employees can go a long way — poor employee retention […]
Understanding High Turnover: What Employees Want At Work
Work provides opportunities for employees to thrive at any given time. However, it is inevitable for work to have stressful moments. As a team leader, you oversee productivity. Consequently, rank-and-file employees follow their manager’s orders. Unfortunately, stress is a reason why many employees leave the workplace. When there is too much stress, they may not […]
Best Practices For Long-Term Employee Retention
Nowadays, workers want to work for companies that value their time and effort in making a difference. From my experience, I can say that it’s natural for them. However, for employers, we need to step up our game. Without a doubt, employers need to improve employee retention in the long run. Employee retention initiatives are […]
Delegating for Success: How Trusting Your Team is Key to Productivity
Delegating is a crucial skill for managers to have. It pertains to sharing or transferring responsibilities, typically from a superior (or an employer) to a subordinate (or an employee). Ultimately, knowing how to delegate effectively sets apart stressed, overworked, and uninspiring leaders from those who love their jobs and motivate their teams to achieve great […]
Expand Your Boundaries: Why You Need a Mid-Year Sales Booster
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with sales teams and witnessing the profound impact of strategic planning. However, it became evident to me that something crucial was often overlooked—the power of organizing a proper mid-year sales booster. Having closely observed sales teams and their performance dynamics, I’ve come to a realisation […]
How To Develop Your Emotional Intelligence in This Post-Covid Era
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand one’s emotions and comprehend and empathise with others’ emotions as well. It is crucial for effective collaboration, interpersonal relationships, and communication in life and the workplace. And I can assure you that if you possess this one key ability, it will make navigating the ins and outs of […]
Managing Workplace Stress: Understanding its Impact On Your Team
The modern workplace is a breeding ground for stress, posing a significant challenge to the well-being and productivity of individuals and teams. Even if you love what you do, work still has stressful elements. However, if stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming and may harm not only your health but also the productivity of […]
Next-Level Communication Strategies For Leaders
Throughout my career in the finance industry, I’ve come to realise that communication skills are amongst the most important skills you can possess. Effective communication is crucial when communicating with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, and it can make all the difference when it comes to achieving success in any industry. To stay relevant in today’s […]
Managing Stress: Proven Techniques to Stay Calm and Productive Under Pressure
Stress is a part of life. The right amount of stress can help us, and it comes to us whenever we least expect it. An urgent task, a sudden disruption to our usual routine – anything goes. However, one downside of stress is that it hinders productivity. It can also negatively affect an employee’s mental […]
