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5 ways to improve your know, like, and trust factor as a leader

There are a few things that people immediately decide within mere seconds of meeting you. Some of those things include deciding if you’re smart, if you’re successful, and— perhaps most importantly—whether or not they feel like they know, like, and trust you. Your ‘know, like, and trust’ factor is important when you hold a leadership […]

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How to organise a successful team-building event

Team-building events are steadily on the rise. More companies are beginning to realise that teams that work effectively together are far more productive. You can’t just throw a group of random people in the same office and hope for the best. Even a talented group of individuals will fail to achieve their goals without proper […]

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What is team building? A closer look at corporate team activities

Employees are the most important asset for any business. If employees fail to cooperate or are in constant conflict with each other, a business can take a major hit to its bottom line. Problems often arise when employees are not able to communicate well, and those issues are likely to be compounded even further if […]

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9 signs your company has a healthy workplace culture

    The average Australian spends more than 44 hours per week at his or her job. Working in a healthy environment has a number of great benefits.  This is one of the many reasons why you need to ensure your organisation has a positive atmosphere. Let’s take a look at 9 clear signs that your company […]

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Just been promoted? What to do next

Getting a promotion is always exciting, particularly more so if it’s your first promotion. After months or even years of hard work, your dedication has been acknowledged and you have finally moved to a higher position. A promotion brings with it a range of questions and new situations. How much is your pay rise? What […]

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Empower your employees: 4 easy strategies you can start using this week

You’ve probably heard the expression before that your team is only as strong as your weakest link. This is especially important to keep in mind when it comes to companies and organisations. After all, employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. […]

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The importance of ‘purpose’ in motivating employees

The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania once conducted a study involving the call center at a university fundraising organisation. Employees were separated into one of three groups at random: Group 1: The employees in this group read stories from other employees describing what they perceived were the personal benefits of the […]

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8 ways to manage different personalities on your team

There’s mounting evidence suggesting that the workplace environment has a direct effect on the performance of your employees. Many different factors can affect your team’s morale, so it’s important to know how to manage every aspect that’s within your control. One of the most common issues a company can run into is managing different personalities […]

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Etiquette rules for the modern workplace

They say familiarity breeds contempt, and considering the average employee spends 40 hours a week in the workplace, it stands to reason that sometimes, tension can surface between colleagues. More than ever in today’s workplace, it’s essential to have etiquette rules in place that create healthy boundaries that allow work relationships to thrive. This will […]

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5 secrets to more effective meetings

Ask around the workplace, and most people will admit the word ‘meeting’ doesn’t typically inspire happy feelings. On the contrary, the majority of employees describe meetings as being time-wasters that last too long and takes them away from their to-do list for the day. But meetings still hold a level of importance in the workplace. […]