Archive for February 2019
7 Top Questions to Ask at Your Next Job Interview
Interviews are not just about answering questions. They also allow you to ask your own, helping you work out if the job is right for you. Remember, you are interviewing the recruiter as much as the recruiter is interviewing you. Asking the right questions not only helps you in evaluating a job offer, it also…
Read More6 Ways to Set Clear Expectations for Your Staff
Every manager wants bright, switched-on workers keen to expand their knowledge, resolve problems and meet the company’s needs. This never happens by accident. Clearly defined processes are necessary to find the right staff and help them reach full potential within their jobs. Here are some tried-and-trusted ways to help employees meet your expectations. 1. Find…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Personality Clashes on Your Team
No matter how much you try to promote harmony in the workplace, conflict and personality clashes are a fact of life. So rather than trying to eliminate conflict altogether, it’s a question of working to avoid it where possible and manage it when it erupts. Ongoing conflict and clashes between retail employees makes for a…
Read MoreHow to Identify a Good Work Ethic
Employees with a strong work ethic are like gold and are valuable assets to your business over the long term. But how do you identify candidates who have the motivation, passion, willingness and ability to give of their best? Here are the main traits to look for, along with questions to help identify them in…
Read MoreHow to Hire for Management Potential
Managers play an essential role in any healthcare organisation. They help inspire and mobilise staff, and they ensure that tasks get done correctly and things run smoothly. Some people are natural born leaders, others need a bit of coaxing, and others again much prefer to follow the directions of someone in a more senior role.…
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