Given Gallup’s recent report that employee engagement in Australia is only at 23% (matching the global average), increasing it is vital not only for your organisation’s success but for the staff and their success and, therefore, the success of our society.
What is happening in organisations has a MASSIVE impact on the world we live in.
Continue reading Australia’s employee engagement is 23% – this is a leadership problem
According to The Cambridge Dictionary, micromanaging means ” controlling every part of a situation, even small details”.
Over 17 years of consulting to a broad range of industries, including banking, industrial services, tertiary education, elite sport, developers, public transport, health, insurance, agriculture, all levels of government, broadcasting, retail, and hospitality (there’s more, but you get the picture :), a consistent theme is the lack of clarity about decision making.
When people are unclear about their role, what they are responsible for achieving, and how they will be accountable for achieving those results, decision-making is non-existent.
And, when people think that “voting is how decisions get made around here, ” that may be OK at your local sporting club, but it isn’t OK for organisations that aspire to high performance.
Continue reading Micromanage, Micromanage, Micromanage, Your Decisions
Ever wondered why some workplaces are buzzing with positivity, while others feel like a drag? The secret sauce is: HIGH-QUALITY CONVERSATIONS!
They’re the cornerstone of a thriving workplace culture!
Let’s dive into why workplace conversations matter and how you can create an environment that fosters better communication. 🌏🤝
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The term “human resources” has been used to describe the people who work for an organisation for decades. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to replace the term with more human-centric language. Proponents argue that the term is outdated and does not accurately reflect the value and importance of employees. This article explores the case for retiring the term “human resources” and what actions HR professionals can take to facilitate the change.