The digital nomad movement is very much on the rise throughout the world. Rather than planting roots in a city or town and working for a company nearby, increasing numbers of people are choosing to travel the world but work at the same time. They are essentially self-employed, but they can work for the same…
As a senior manager, it is important to continuously develop your capabilities. Those that can prove consistent success will be noticed by superiors and headhunters and will climb the career ladder. To build on leadership qualities, it is important to have a realistic self-assessment about ones current situation. 360-degree feedback provides this type of comprehensive…
Do you still regularly read the classifieds and job postings, even though you’re satisfied with your current job? You’re not alone. A study conducted by Kelly Services, a European recruitment firm, found that almost half of all satisfied employees still continue to look for alternatives. In fact, 60 percent have the intention of looking for a new position sometime in the next year. So why are even the happiest and most engaged employees leaving, and more importantly, what can you do as a manager to hold on to your top talent? To keep your best employees right where they belong – in your office! – work on fostering a positive work environment, and making them feel appreciated.
Whereas in the past, workers were seen as “stable” and “hardworking” for staying with a company for tens of years, now people worry that they may be missing out on other career opportunities, staying stagnant instead of growing. So when the shining star of your department decides that after several years of stellar work, they’re going to take a different path and leave your company, you may start to panic. Surely there will be a void within your office that must be filled, and the handover process can be taxing. But keep your chin up and prepare yourself to soldier on – when your best employee quits, it’s both a challenge, and a chance to improve!
to be a manager is a task. To be a leader is a skill. We’ve put together the three signs of a great leader. Which will you be – a manager, or a leader?
Whether you’re already a senior manager, or looking to become one, anyone can benefit from mastering these 8 traits of successful leaders.
As a manager, by establishing an efficient training process from the beginning, you can win the respect of your employees and lead your company to success. This isn’t done through useless workshops, or endless meetings, but rather by instituting the following practices.
What happens when your boss finds out you’ve been talking to recruiters? A scenario like this, in the age of mobile recruitment and the ever-closer relationship between headhunters and recruiters, isn’t totally unrealistic. Here are tips on how to handle this difficult situation.
It’s important to remember that regardless of your rapport with your supervisors, respect and dedication are key. Do your best to avoid repeating these 3 things smart employees never say to their boss. Your job could depend on it!
Imagine, you’re facing a complex issue – could be an important marketing campaign or the development of new brand images. In this case, a creative approach could mean the difference between survival or stagnation.
