Tips for an Easier Business Trip
Jetting off to an international location at the company’s expense might sound like a dream come true to many employees – but seasoned business travellers can tell you it’s not [...]
Seven Secrets to Better Communication Skills
Communication is what helps us to connect with others and build relationships, with our family, friends, colleagues and clients. Good communication skills come naturally to some of us, but if [...]
Humour and laughter in the workplace
"A company that has fun, where employees put cartoons on the wall and celebrate, is spirited, creative, and usually profitable" (David Baum). The sound of a belly laugh is far [...]
Twenty workplace wellness ideas
Workplace wellness has become a corporate buzz word but what does it really entail and who is responsible for implementing it? Workplace wellness defined Workplace wellness is commonly defined as [...]
Workplace trends in 2017
Prepare for 2017 because there will be brisk innovation in the way business is done. Advances in technology and the millennial impact on office culture will continue to influence workplace [...]
How technology improves workplace safety.
The radio is a common device today but it has played a major role in improving workplace safety by enabling two-way communication and letting employees call for help when needed. [...]
Leave work stress at work.
Lugging some, or all, of your work stress home with you will not do you or your family any good. Learn to leave work stress at the door of your [...]
How to reduce negativity in the workplace.
Negativity in the workplace can spread like wildfire and affect everyone, including clients and customers. Negativity is worse than laziness, passive aggressiveness and gossiping as the most harmful quality in [...]
Is your workplace a safe environment?
Whether you work at a business, manage it, or own it, one of your goals should be to prevent injury at work. Here are some things we can do to [...]
Healthy life – it’s all about balance
Life is a balancing act. We try to achieve our goals while constantly balancing the various elements of our lives, but we may be just one step away from a [...]
Improving work relationships after a restructuring
The process of restructuring in an organisation is stressful. So too are the consequences on the remaining workforce. If not managed well, your organisation may pay the price in lost [...]
Side-benefits of attending a conference or seminar
The main reasons for attending a conference or seminar are usually to hear presentations and papers delivered by researchers, experts and peers. There are, however, some highly advantageous side-benefits to [...]