When you think about HR, the function that first comes to mind for many is a go-between for staff and the company. However, that is often not the case in practice, so what happens when the balance is off? It would be great to think of HR as an in-house well-being and justice system for a company, but like the real justice system, it has its flaws. In the worst case, the way HR works can seriously affect work morale and productivity, erode trust, and lead to resignations. Ther

The latest Winter Olympics just finished last week. It was a good reminder of how the same issues can appear in sports as in work life, as described here with a couple of examples.

There are many attributes that make a good leader. Here, in no particular order, are some collected from my favourite bosses. Patience: A good leader is able to keep calm even under pressure. Leadership is needed most when something unexpected happens, and that is why the person in charge of managing the situation needs to be able to stay calm and to decide the right action needed. Patience is also needed on a more regular basis for training and supporting the team. If someo

Not valuing your staff enough: One of my pet peeves is companies letting hardworking and skilled staff walk out and, in the worst case,...

Pay and perks are good indicators on long term work motivation. How does your company reward work? Any kind of work.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has seen that at work, as in life in general, some people seem to get away with murder while others are...

The hot topic over the past couple of years has been the debate about working from home after the pandemic. Before 2020, the last big...

There is more need for leaders than there are people who are naturally born - or good - leaders. Therefore, the best thing when hiring or...

Some companies seem to hire people to make money for the owners, others really want to take care of their staff, and then there is a lot...