Month: July 2020

The return to work for furloughed employees

Approximately 9.5 million jobs, from 1.2 million different employers were furloughed in the UK as part of the government’s job retention scheme. As the scheme winds down, business leaders are…

5 ways to keep remote teams engaged

Practical tips to help you and your remote teams thrive The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, probably forever. Furloughed staff are wondering if and when they’ll return…

Listen and act: seven tips for becoming a good manager

We recently learnt that one third of managers don’t follow up on action items from performance check-ins; thirty-three percent of managers to be exact, according to Appraisd. The problem is that…

Why your employees need mental health first-aiders now more than ever

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in November 2018 and has been updated. Prior to lockdown, mental health related illness was the most common form of sickness absence. The…

How to motivate sales teams working remotely

How to motivate sales teams working remotely

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2013 and has been updated. A big part of a sales team motivation comes from a sense of cohesion and camaraderie.…