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Turning Tables: Transforming Performance Reviews into Strategic Success Tools

Performance reviews often get a bad rap. Seen by many as merely administrative formalities or dreaded by employees and managers alike, these reviews can feel like significant time wasters. However, when approached with the right mindset and tools, performance Read more

Performance Reviews – The high cost of getting them wrong (5 things to avoid)

Performance reviews are a critical part of employee management and can significantly influence the morale, productivity, and retention of your team. Conducted effectively, they can enhance employee engagement, identify development opportunities, and foster professional growth. However, getting them wrong Read more

The 3 Toxic Team Member Characteristics That Are Undermining Team Success

In the vibrant tapestry of a team, each thread – or team member – contributes to the strength and beauty of the whole. However, just as a single frayed thread can compromise the integrity of the fabric, certain toxic Read more

The 3 Toxic Characteristics That Are Killing Teams

In the intricate dance of teamwork, where diverse talents and personalities converge to achieve common goals, people often view harmony and productivity as the pinnacle of success. Yet, lurking beneath the surface of many teams are toxic characteristics that Read more

Is one of these core areas of business affecting the success of your people? Take the People Success Scorecard to find out…

As a seasoned professional in leadership, workplace culture, HR, Recruitment, and Learning & Development, I have seen firsthand the importance of having a solid framework in place to achieve success with your people.

It’s time for some real talk: Read more

**It’s not about motivating, it’s about inspiring — how to lead with inspiration so others take action**

Inspiration /ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃn/

A feeling or experience that motivates, encourages, or stimulates creativity, imagination, or productivity. It can come from a variety of sources, such as a person, a place, an event, or an idea, and can lead to a Read more

“Treat people not how you want to be treated, but how they want to be treated.” Are you rewarding staff in the wrong way? What people ACTUALLY want

So you think you’re doing all of the right things.

You pay your staff really well. You provide an office space that is light and airy, with generous unlimited coffees and amenities. You provide more than enough flexibility (especially Read more

Are annual performance reviews dead?

Is there still a place in today’s ever-connected world for the annual performance review?

Many high-profile companies — like Adobe, GE, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM and Netflix — are saying no.

Pointing to annual reviews as time-consuming Read more

What are your standards you will not walk past?

David Morrison’s “the Standard you walk past is the Standard you accept” is perhaps one of my favourite quotes of all time.

Why? Because it gets you thinking about your standards and especially, what standards will you Read more

Rate Your Culture

What if I asked you to rate your workplace culture?

Where would your company sit?

Are your employees thriving in their roles, committed to a common vision and mission?

Or are they simply showing up each day Read more