Category: Culture and change

Many of us are no strangers to a little tipple after work.A glass of wine with colleagues to put the world to rights. An informal brainstorming session over a few beers. Some all-important bonding and team building away from the constraints and routine of being tied to a desk.   But as a leader, you no doubt fully recognise that alcohol can turn into a serious problem in your workplace if it’s not carefully managed. What would you do if an employee turned up for their shift looking worse for…

When you dip into an article from an HR consultant about work-life balance, you probably have a few preconceptions about what we’re going to say to you. You might imagine that we’re going to tell you that time off is vital, and that no one can fire on all cylinders without getting some well-deserved time away from the office. Maybe you think that we’re going to drive home the importance of adhering to the legislation around working hours, and ensuring you aren’t breaking the law when it comes to how…

Your culture is defined as “the way we do things around here” and will be created in part by your people policies and practices. Anyone that knows me well, will know that I am always wittering on to my clients about the importance of developing the right people policies and practices. There are many benefits to having suitable employment policies in place. Setting standards is the key to healthy workplace relations. It can reduce the need for disciplinary and legal action. It may also increase productivity and morale, as well…