Staff
There comes a time when you will need to hire staff for your business. The right employees can make all the difference to your company so a great deal of attention is needed when hiring and managing staff. Once you have found potential employees you need to go through the interview process, drawing up and signing of employment contracts, teaching them how your business operates and what they will be responsible for. Entrepreneurs need to have an understanding of labour laws and employment best practices in order to have a pleasant working environment. The articles in this section will also ensure that you staff are happy and motivated all the while contributing to the success of your business.
How To Encourage Employees In Order To Increase Team Spirit And Overall Productivity
Most leaders think that praising their employees is a form of encouragement. However, it isn’t. Encouragement can increase the chances...
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Your 5 Key Staffing Questions Answered
From whether to hire or outsource to what to ask in an interview, we answer the 5 most important questions...
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How To Weed Out Corporate Toxicity
How do you know if your business culture is toxic? First, don’t assume that your small business, entrepreneur—powered and small,...
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How To Do An Online Interview
Until recently, the remote interview was either a preliminary stage in the selection process or was used to assess a...
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How To Create A High Performance Culture That Boosts The Bottom Line
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast”
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5 Ways To Elevate Workplace Productivity
It is important to consider that there are many diverse elements which impact upon productivity, from the physical office environment,...
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7 Steps To Building The Perfect Team In Your Business
Teams can drive innovation, build customer confidence and take the business in fresh new directions, if you let them
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How Outsourcing HR Can Optimise Your Human Capital
Complex labour legislation is among the many reasons why more companies are choosing to outsource their human resource (HR) function...
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The 3 Pillars Of Performing At Your Absolute Best
Are you looking to increase your, and your teams performance? Here are the three pillars that will help you achieve...
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Why You Should Hire Inspired (Not Motivated) People
Inspired people are self-reliant and self-motivated. Ensure your business' primary goals align with the seven areas of life that people...
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In-House Versus Outsourcing: How To Decide What Is Right For You
Should you outsource sections of your business or keep everything in-house? Find out the benefits of both here:
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Cash In On Cape Town’s Coffee Culture
Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis, which makes it the ideal place for a coffee culture to brew and...
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Phantom Share Plans For SMEs
Do you need to reward and retain key employees in your SME, but not open to an equity transaction? A...
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Teams Perform Best When Everyone’s A Little Bit Uncomfortable
The research is in: Our brains are hardwired to work better when we’re teamed with people who challenge us.
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How You Can Give Back To Your Employees
Keeping your employees happy is vital to the success of your business. This means offering them packages which include retrenchment...
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How To Motivate Your Workforce In Distracting Times
Godfrey Madanhire, Professional Motivational Speaker and Life Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, as well as Published Author of The Passport and Producer...
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Why You Should Consider Retrenchment Cover for Your Employees
Not sure if a retrenchment benefit is for you? Keep reading for more insight into why considering retrenchment cover for...
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The Power Of Non-monetary Staff Incentives
Aim to align business and individual goals through a balance of monetary and non-monetary rewards, and you’ll soon see a...
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Listen To Lead – Giving Staff Space To Speak Can Pay Dividends
Are you listening or hearing your staff?
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The Consequences Of Appointing People In The Wrong Positions
Let’s consider the consequences and impact of poor appointments.
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