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How to tell if an employee is skiving rather than thriving

By Employee Wellbeing

As a manager or HR representative, you might think it is obvious which employee is skiving and which is thriving, simply by looking at their performance reviews and results, but this is not the case. The best skivers know how to look busy, do just enough work and take as little responsibility as possible in ways so that they always appear to be a thriving employee. Though this might seem fine as they are getting the work done, it is not conducive to running a successful business, what you need to make your company work are thriving employees who are…

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7 reasons people aren’t reading your emails

By Business

How often have you sent an email to a colleague or customer only to wait and wait for a reply that never arrives? If this is a regular occurrence in your working day, you’re doing something wrong. But you’re not alone, so don’t feel too bad – email is woefully misused and misrepresented in business, and we’re all guilty of fanning the flames at some stage.It doesn’t have to be this way Welcome to our ultimate guide that will help you work out why people aren’t reading your emails! 1. They’re way, way too long Back in 2013, the average…

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10 ways to prepare yourself for a big speech to colleagues

By Business

If you’ve ever delivered a speech at a conference, you’ll know how daunting a prospect it can be. On entering the room, you’re simply met with a sea of faces, all staring expectantly, waiting for you to either inform, entertain or slip up. It’s a nerve-wracking experience for anyone, from the shy and retiring to those who seemingly ooze confidence with every sentence. Public speaking simply isn’t a natural thing, and for most of us, it isn’t something we do day-in, day-out. Sometimes, however, it’s the speaking requirements a little closer to home that are the hardest to overcome. Your…

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The pros and cons of recruiting internally

By Recruitment

There’s nothing quite like the story of the rise from lowly-paid shop floor employee to all-conquering member of the board room – particularly when it’s the result of sheer, dogged determination and hard work. Promoting from within is one of the most satisfying things any business can do. It’s by far the best way to recognise the staff members who go above and beyond and sets a standard that proves to the rest of the company the benefits of looking beyond one’s core responsibilities.

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10 non-work activities HR professionals can indulge in to help raise productivity

By HR News, Human Resources

In a world full of distractions, remaining productive is a constant battle. In HR, it’s particularly tricky, given the high level of communication, teamwork and level-headedness the role demands. To-do lists mount, email inboxes bow under the weight of expectant employees and the hours contained within a working day appear to hurtle away at speed, leaving nothing but half finished tasks and disappointed colleagues in their wake. We’re all capable of being ultra productive, but few tools and best practices alone will help us get there. In order to be productive at work, we need to start by being productive…

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