Hunter Roberts in the news

“How To: Improve staff by coaching”

Creating a coaching culture will help people continuously learn, leading to higher levels of performance across the board. It doesn’t need to be expensive either. In a small business, team members are often relied on to perform multiple functions, and can benefit enormously from learning from others. But coaching can be wrongly put in the same category as training, and seen as a time and cost-intensive exercise, taking employees away from essential tasks. Read more

“Should you let your staff watch the World Cup on company time?”

Of course, it’s up to you but set down some rules first so there’s no need for red cards. The Russia World Cup is upon us and will run until Sunday 15 July. England are scheduled to play all of their games either at 7pm or at weekends, even if they make it all the way to the final. But many other games will be shown on weekdays at lunchtime (1pm) and in the afternoon (3pm and 4pm). Read more

“Why Investing In Employee Development Is Key For Your Business”

Employee development isn’t just an exercise in enabling people to become better at their jobs, or equipping them with the skills they need to carry out specialised tasks. Successful development of individuals is the foundation of a successful organisation – without it, there’s nothing to build on. Read more

“Five Traits Of A Great Business Leader”

The best leaders aren’t those who excel in a particular area; you don’t need to be an engineer to run an engineering company, or a fashion designer to run a chain of successful high-street clothing stores. Similarly, you may be the world’s most talented inventor but struggle to get even the most basic business off the ground.

“Fixing staff retention issues in the hospitality industry”

Staff retention in hospitality is among the poorest of any sector. Here, we reveal what hospitality businesses can do to address the issue.

“Supporting remote workers: just because they’re not seen, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be heard”

With a quarter of a million more people working from home than a decade ago, responsible employers need to ensure that the wellbeing of their remote workforce is taken care of. And although the common perception of home-working is one of lazily wandering downstairs to work in pyjamas in front of the TV, the reality is often very different. In an increasingly ‘always on’ global culture, remote workers – particularly those in senior and leadership positions – are in danger of being constantly on call and burning out.

“What’s your time‑management personality?”

The secret to successful time management is working to your personality’s strengths. So, are you an action hero, diva, workhorse, yes-man or perfectionist? Matthew Jenkin reports.