Category: Human Resource

  • Creating a mentally healthy culture

    Creating a mentally healthy culture

    While it is now common for workplaces to strive for workplace well being, the role of culture is sometimes overlooked. In reality, workplace wellness programs including gym memberships, step challenges and flu vaccinations pale into insignificance when compared with the effects of workplace culture on the well being of staff. What is a mentally healthy…

  • Leaders win by putting people before numbers

    Leaders win by putting people before numbers

    Our greatest asset is our people. How often have you heard such a statement and then wondered why attrition at the company is off the Richter scale? After all, it’s a glib, meaningless statement unless the action supporting it is real. In other words, while increasing the bottom line sustains business growth, it’s the people…

  • Is my style of leadership burning my people?

    Is my style of leadership burning my people?

    Think back to an influencer in your life who built you up or tore you down. It might have been a teacher, a sibling, a parent, a leader or even a friend. We’ve all experienced this scenario. Those that build you up set your compass to greatness; those that tore you down smashed the compass.…