Good bosses aren’t born; they’re made that way. Sometimes it’s a simple matter of providing small but effective perquisites that make the work environment more enjoyable or comfortable for all. Subtleties like room color, organization and attention to other details can make a huge difference in the ambiance, the attitude and production. The Chinese wrap…
Much like any line of work, as a taxi driver it is vital that you take care of your finances in order to maximise profit whilst also ensuring that you are paying the right amount of tax each year. This can be challenging with money coming in and out of the business, so here is…
According to some research, being satisfied at work is a weaker predictor of positive business outcomes than an engagement. Without getting into too many details, we can understand why. Engaged employees are more likely to act as advocates for business, they are also likely to go an extra mile, not as much because they fit…
When an HR professional or recruitment firm hires an employee, it is usually implied that the new hire is starting work in an office setting. However, office work is slowly moving away from becoming the norm due to different reasons. One of the reasons would have to be the advances in technology, though it needs…
The Value Of Strategy Today’s world is replete with a plethora of technological innovations that tend toward increased expansion of knowledge, convenience, and development. From solar energy to cloud computing and the Internet of Things, there are a lot of ways you can maximize your resources through tech today. This is very important in terms…
If you’ve decided to give entrepreneurship a go, it’s time to set up your small business office. However, there’s much more to it than throwing in a couple of desks and calling it a day. Setting up your office takes both time and effort and it’s important you get it right from the day one….
Is it a good idea to offer employees a company vehicle? Employee perks tax and accounting considerations A company vehicle was in the past a fairly popular and common business perk for employees and in particular executives. However, running a company vehicle scheme has several administrative burdens and tax implications and they just…
If you’ve ever worked for a terrible boss or an annoying manager then you probably know what it’s like to suffer under their rule. They make bad decisions that affect everyone in the company but themselves, or they don’t provide you with enough support to do the jobs they ask you to do. Whatever the…
Starting out When starting up a business, you can’t expect to know everything there is about how to proceed with your operations, as there’s a lot of rules and guidelines to follow! First of all, you need to make sure you’re keeping up with the market, then you need to make sure you’re following the…
Are you starting to feel the every-morning-dread rather than the end of the weekend, monday-morning-dread? You may have already changed jobs – and careers – a few times, however, you still can’t shake the feeling that you could be doing something much better with your life; something that makes you happy and gives you purpose….
When it comes to court cases, there is no guarantee to how long it could take to reach a conclusion. Hence, when you find a lawyer, it is important for you to have a good relationship with him and plenty of patience. If this is the first time you have or will be working with…
Since the Great Recession, the financial marketplace and service sector has undergone a sustained period of uncertain and sluggish recovery. This has led to the volatile economic climate that exists today, with inflation rising at a disproportionate rate to wage growth and a lack of skilled job opportunities available to applicants. This, along with the…