The problem with Presenteeism – What can you do?

These been a lot of talk recently about the term ‘Presenteeism’ – I’m sure you’ve heard of it. According to recent research from Canada Life Group Insurance, ‘presenteeism’ is a real issue for UK employers.  In fact, 9 out 10 staff said that they have gone into work when they’ve been feeling ill.  Some might say that their dedication to …

Help!! All my staff want time off over Christmas

So we’re quickly approaching the festive season, and no doubt everything’s going well in your business. You’ve got robust plans in place, so you’re in the best possible position for maximising your profits for the end of the year, and you’re feeling pretty organised and in control. All of a sudden though, you’ve got a big issue on your hands. …

Stop lying to your employees…

Corporate jargon is something plenty of us use every day without giving it much thought. Maybe you encourage a lot of ‘blue-sky thinking’. Perhaps you suggested to your team that you ‘take things offline’ when you’d rather have a more private conversation about an important issue. Or, a little disturbingly, you might occasionally consider yourself to be ‘punching a puppy’ when you do something that …