We all think we’re worth more money in the workplace, but the difficulty is convincing the boss to feel the same way. Having ‘the talk’ with your manager is often a nerve-racking experience, but it really shouldn’t have to be. Here we look at eight steps you can take to ensure this conversation is a positive one and, fingers crossed, to help you come out of it with the raise you had in mind.
Whether you’re on the job hunt, preparing for an interview or you’re looking for the perfect new employee, it’s always a good idea to understand the strengths and weaknesses that comprise human nature. This can be achieved by utilising psychological techniques like the five-factor model, which is also known as the big five personality traits. The five-factor model was designed following in-depth study and factor analysis to help psychologists better understand the nuances of the human personality.
The very mention of performance reviews is enough to induce groans in most employees, and who can blame them? No one likes getting negative feedback, and everyone likes hard-earned pay raises. However, there’s no reason why managers can’t make performance reviews a positive experience on both sides of the table. The overarching goal of performance reviews should always be an outcome that benefits both the staff and the larger organisation.
Setting career goals is not an easy process because, by definition, you’re attempting to influence something that hasn’t happened yet. You could be talking about the far future, and you don’t know how the work landscape will look in two weeks, never mind two years.
Hiring employees can be stressful and extremely time-consuming; however, it’s necessary and important if you want to grow your business. Your staff can become your most valuable asset so it’s important you make the right choices and decisions. In order to hire the correct person for the job, here are the steps to take!
If you want your CV to stand out from the crowd, don’t make it sound like everyone else’s. By that, we mean:
Building exceptional teams is never easy, and the skill shortage hitting the building and renewable energy services is adding an extra layer of challenge for many managers.
However, adopting effective leadership strategies can transform a lagging or mediocre team into a motivated, bonded, and high-performing unit.
Whether it’s on a sports field, race track, or a friendly pub quiz with friends and family;
people love to compete. Fact: We compete against ourselves all the time.
There is a well-known saying that has been attributed to many industry moguls, Bill Gates included, and that is; ‘ people grow organisations rather than products or services’.
Recruiting great new hires in the renewable and building services sector is one thing, keeping them engaged and motivated is another.
