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Firstly, when I speak to SME business owners one of the biggest issues they face, is they feel that they are spending too much time managing their staff rather than focusing on managing other elements within their business.  Usually when business idea is put into practice it is because the director...

Hearing these words often causes the knees to knock and the stomach to churn for any business owner or  manager. I think I have this conversation with each of my clients at least once a year. If it makes you feel any better please be assured that the person asking the question is usually just as...

Making sure there is plenty of booze is not the only thing you need to worry about at this year's Christmas Party. Workplace parties and events can be disastrous if not managed correctly. Even if the party is held after hours or offsite, your responsibilities as an employer still apply; to provide...

Understanding the challenges in creating a workplace of choice and a business that customers will recommend and return to  When you first established your business what was one of the things that people said to you when you began to expand; “If you are prepared to hire you must be prepared to...

In the world of business and industry, human relationships are the bedrock over which million dollar deals and contracts are formed. People want to deal with people that they like. It’s basic human psychology. Employees that have been with the same company over many years will have already formed...

If you’re the owner or manager of a small to medium business, you may have considered hiring a human resources consultant to help with your HR obligations and challenges. There are a lot of areas where SMBs get into trouble with their HR, such as: Managing grievances e.g. bullying, sexual...

  Organisational politics is the elephant in the room for many companies. But rather than fuelling rivalries, can office politics be a force for good? Management consultants John Dawson FAIM and Carmel McDonald FAIM share their positive solutions to the problem. Office politics have a strong...