With all the political, economical, social and technological change taking place around us, how important is cultural fit in 2012 when recruiting to fill roles within your business? Very, says one expert.
Although many managers today instil a level of trust in their people, many more seem reluctant to do so. It’s as if they’re giving up their own personal power to do so. But what’s the impact to your team if you don’t engender trust, or worse still, there is an absence of trust?
Although many organisations are being proactive when it comes to introducing greater gender diversity, Australia still doesn’t seem to be hitting the mark. Here’s a look at what businesses should be doing in the diversity space to ensure they can grow and perform competitively.
Unfortunately for some businesses, competition can also come from within, as employees behave as if they belong to another team. What’s a manager meant to do with these individuals?
Arndria Seymour blogs about working to create an effective business culture this year.
“Do you have the courage to call colleagues out for inappropriate behaviour, political or personal game-playing, silo thinking and operating, hanging on to past ways of doing, rather than embracing the way things work in the current millennium?”
Arndria Seymour takes stock of the lessons she learnt in 2011 and relays how you can apply them to your business in 2012.
“Can I suggest for 2012 that you merge your kitchens (the back office) and focus on the service in your many dining rooms (front of house) to reduce the internal competing priorities and focus on the real end game—customer satisfaction?”
Arndria Seymour looks at what makes a good business leader and manager.
“Be clear on what you want to achieve in life – personally and professionally. Don’t be afraid to engage the services of a coach to use as a sounding board and help you achieve your stretch goals.”
Ardnria Seymour has some tips for encouraging better health and well-being in your business.
“By investing in preventative initiatives and focusing on the health and well-being of your employees, organisations can improve productivity and the bottom line profitability…”
According to Arndria Seymour, the power of a highly skilled and engaged workforce can’t be understated. Do you inspire this in your business?
“How many people have managers that have no idea what they do, don’t share information, don’t coach or contribute so your team can be the best at what they do?”
Arndria Seymour looks at the importance of being influential in your industry.
“The ability to influence is pivotal to be able to identify new ways of doing things and evoke the necessary change to make it a reality.”
