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Making sure your team feels motivated from month one
Behaviour is contagious so leaders need to remember to be role models for the business and demonstrate the behaviours that they want to see in the rest of the team.
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From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.
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Behaviour is contagious so leaders need to remember to be role models for the business and demonstrate the behaviours that they want to see in the rest of the team.
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Navigating the summertime slump
Rather than fear the summer exodus, JourneyHR's Aliya Vigor-Robertson looks at how you can embrace the chance to create a culture at your business that puts employee wellbeing at the heart and gives staff something to look forward to, whether in or out of the office.
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Give new clients an early win
In a world where there are fewer traditional, tactile deliverables, we need to rearrange our thinking about what we’re doing for clients. I want to suggest two specific things.
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Taking control of events
Events can (and should) be key to your business development success, but care is needed.
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Contracts add clarity
What would you do if a freelancer walked out on a project the day before a big client meeting – with everything you needed on their laptop?
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Contract termination: Securing the right to walk away
When negotiating a contract it is easy to become fixated on the terms governing who will do what, by when and for how much. However, equal thought needs to be given to what happens if things go wrong and in particular your rights of termination.
Advice for clients, Financial, Legal, New business & client relations
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Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes
Once signed, a contract represents a formal record of the agreement made between you and your client. The obligations under that agreement are often absolute, with any failure to satisfy them being considered a breach of contract which could result in a dispute, and considerable expense.
Advice for clients, Financial, Legal, New business & client relations
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The key to success: put employees first
A workforce is, without a shadow of doubt, a business’ biggest and best asset. Without the right employees, it can be an uphill struggle to grow and thrive, especially in times of uncertainty. But while waving a decent paycheck may once have been enough to attract people to the job, employee demands and needs have evolved.
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Boost staff motivation levels all year round
A business’ most prized asset is its workforce, but finding talented individuals is only half the equation; retaining your workforce is crucial.
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Are you getting the best out of your team?
Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and this certainly rings true for the workplace. We all bring different skills, talents and personalities to the table, and it’s important that companies not only identify but embrace these individual strengths.