From petty squabbles to heated confrontations, workplaces experience conflicts. Resolving problems is in everyone’s best interest, as a tension-filled environment can hurt productivity, morale, and teamwork. While details from individual situations vary, workplace conflicts tend to fall under one of four categories: task conflicts, leadership conflicts, interpersonal conflicts, or value conflicts. Gaining insight into these umbrella terms assists with conflict prevention, identification of root cause, and resolution. Here, we look …
Preparing to establish yourself as a freelance HR professional business involves meticulous groundwork and thorough preparation. Unlike freelance writers or graphic designers who can start small and gradually build their client base, freelance HR professionals need to lay a solid foundation before launching their independent venture to be taken seriously and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Understanding and addressing legal issues is crucial to get right from the outset. In …
The UK is the most expensive location in the world to send employees, with expatriate annual pay and benefits packages costing businesses on average £351,992 last year, up £33,887 or 11% from the previous year, according to latest data from global mobility expert, ECA International (ECA). Rising costs of staff benefits common for expatriates, such as accommodation, international schools or cars, made up more than half of the increase, while …
Over the past few years, the way we work has changed, with many Brits now working in remote or hybrid roles. What’s more, employees can now make calls and access messages, emails, and files wherever they are, including outside of working hours. While this may be more convenient at times, the ability and often expectation for employees to be always-on and contactable can have a significant impact on a person’s …
Construction sites are bustling hubs of activity, where complex projects take shape under the watchful eye of skilled professionals. Ensuring safety and efficiency on these sites is not only critical for the well-being of workers but also crucial for the successful completion of projects. The pivotal factor in achieving these twin objectives lies in effective leadership. Strong leadership sets the tone for the entire construction team, fosters a safety-first culture, …
The global labour shortage is affecting many businesses. Not only are they struggling to fill open vacancies, but their teams often must work additional hours, putting themselves at risk of burnout. If you’ve never had a problem filling open positions in the past, you might be curious about why you’re facing these problems now. It might be for some of the following reasons: You’re Not Looking for Workers in the …