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It takes all types to make a team ...

Ever wondered why some team dynamics just click? It is possible to create effective dynamics by selecting for particular characteristics and psychometric profiles.
January 31st, 2012 by Sharn Rayner

Can one person make a difference?

The leadership challenge is essentially concerned with the extent to which a leader can influence the factors driving performance. Every day we see articles with examples suggesting leaders can make a difference to the success of businesses. So what do we mean by the term ‘leader’?
December 22nd, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Surveying the workplace

How do you obtain insight into your business and the thoughts and feelings of those that work for you?
December 7th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

The value of exit interviews

Exit interviews can be as insightful as recruitment interviews, if you know how to use them well. Sharn Rayner has some suggestions.
November 23rd, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

It is almost Christmas, what can YOU do as a business?

Whatever your type of business, this time of year is all about Christmas, holidays, the end of one year and the beginning of a new year with a fresh start.
November 21st, 2011 by Jen Tyson

Redundancy and outplacement

Redundancy: a word that we hear all too often these days. Why does it happen and how can we make it an easier process to go through for employees and employers alike? Sharn Rayner steps you through the process.
November 14th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Job ad writing - what you can and cannot state

Sure, writing an ad for staff seems simple - but are you aware of what you legally can and cannot state in an ad? Here we give you some tips to help you stay safe!
October 28th, 2011 by Tanya Gray

How to deal with difficult people and tricky situations

When someone is getting under your skin, do you handle the situation in a way that calms things down or simply makes it all worse? Whether it's happening in business or your private life, Janice Davies has some sound advice.
October 24th, 2011 by Janice Davies

How to make incentives pay in your business

Whether you have sales people on your staff, an outsourced or contracted salesperson or salesforce, or pay associates for lead generation, incentivising sales can be tricky. Sue Hirst has some fantastic advice on how to get it right.
October 21st, 2011 by Sue Hirst

Sick of attracting the wrong applicants when advertising roles?

How often have you thought you are not getting the right type of people applying for your role? In this article we talk to you about what is important to include in an ad and how effective ad writing can save you a great deal of time and less stress!
October 17th, 2011 by Tanya Gray

Beestings: Business might be easier if we weren't dealing with humans

Every small business needs to deal with the “human factor” – after all, we inhabit the planet with our fellow homo sapiens. And while it’s rewarding, managing those relationships is all part of the challenge of running a business. Whether it’s learning to network effectively, engaging in contracts to secure business relationships, or letting off steam with a pet, catering for the human factor should be part of your business week. In this week’s guaranteed-under-two-minute-read, we’ve got tips and tools to help.
October 11th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

You've got employee problems - but is it poor performance, misconduct or serious misconduct?

We regularly encounter employers who have put up with badly behaving employees for months, even years, because they just don’t know if what the employees is doing is wrong in the eyes of the law; or, they just aren’t clear of what the terms mean – which results in them avoiding the issue, hoping that it just goes away. Here are definitions and a few examples to help you gain a clearer understanding of the different terms.
October 4th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Beestings: Stay on top of your game

While the All Blacks and the Warriors have been dishing out some lessons on peak performance on the sports field (GO both teams!), we're thrilled to announce the 2011 finalists in The David Awards. Small and home businesses are often overlooked because they are not as visible as bigger businesses, and yet there are some outstanding and very inspirational ones out there. Check them out - and congratulations to all of them. This week's guaranteed-under-two-minute-read has some tips and tricks to get and keep you performing at the top of your game too.
September 27th, 2011 by Bizbuzz Team

Top ten tips for measuring performance in your business

You can't manage what you can't measure, as the saying goes, and this applies just as much to your team's perfomance. Sharn Rayner shares ten top tips on measuring performance – from weekly catch ups to appraisal processes.
September 23rd, 2011 by Sharn Rayner
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Employees behaving badly?

At some stage, every employer is likely to be in a position where they need to deal with an employee who is not performing as per expectations. Sharn Rayner has some tips.
September 6th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Are you and your employee headed in the same direction?

Identifying your business goals and working with your staff to ensure that they have the right knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve these goals is the essence of career development. Sharn Rayner explains why even the smallest employer needs to focus on career development and how to go about it.
August 24th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

Do you know what your managers are signing you up for ?

A general manager of a company who is not a director may still have authority to sign a contract and bind the company to perform a contract so companies must ensure they are aware of what their managers are doing and what contracts they are signing states Allister Doo.
August 19th, 2011 by Allister Doo

RWC: Hiring staff? Don't get yourself into hot water

If you are expecting to see a surge in business with the Rugby World Cup, you might be looking at bringing on extra help or having staff work extra hours to see you through. The Department of Labour has some helpful advice to make sure you don't get into trouble over employment regulations.
August 10th, 2011 by Department Labour

When you train employees, you are making a sound investment

Training can include everything from teaching employees basic reading skills to conducting advanced courses in executive leadership. But what are the benefits? How do we maximise those benefits? And how do we achieve this? Sharn Rayner explains ...
August 8th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner

The Welcoming Committee - how do your staff react to a new employee?

Just as it is important to have an on-boarding or induction programme for new employees, it is equally as important for existing staff to feel at ease with somebody new joining the team. Who are they? What about the position they will fill?
July 20th, 2011 by Sharn Rayner