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Women have come a long way and have made significant progress toward achieving gender equality. Such instances include gender roles in marriage and women gaining more powerful positions in organizations or the government.
However, a lot needs to be done. There is still a persistent pay gap between men and women. Up until now, the state of the gender pay gap is still in question.
Continue reading “The State of the Gender Pay Gap!”The term supply and demand aptly describes the fundamental mechanics of the supply chain industry, and hints at its challenges. While it’s a great career path, supply chain work is demanding, typically marked by long hours, a high-pressure time-sensitive operational environment, and physical exertion.
It’s a vocation that can easily take a toll on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of its workforce. In a somewhat somber milestone for the industry, 2021 marked the year in which supply chain managers were quitting their jobs at the highest rate since 2016, as quantified by a separation rate increase of 28%.
Continue reading “Providing Support for Stressed Supply Chain Workers!”Every company that employs people needs to set out guidelines, policies, and procedures for employees to follow.
Policies are guidelines that outline a company’s plan for tackling issues while procedures are about explaining specific courses of action for carrying out policies. So, procedures tell employees how to handle specific situations.
By providing employees with guidelines, policies, and procedures, companies can ensure employees know what behavior is expected of them.
Continue reading “How Large Companies Enforce Guidelines, Policies and Procedures!”Do you know that businesses today rely on various communication tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and most importantly, team dynamics? Microsoft Teams is one of the best platforms that works wonders for managing workflows in teams, while WhatsApp is one of the top messaging apps worldwide.
The integration of WhatsApp Teams unites the potential of these two strong platforms, boosting team dynamics and operational efficiency across the organization. This will allow seamless communication on both platforms, hence reducing any chance of communication loss and offering a more integrated work environment.
Below is the step-by-step process of how one should go about integrating WhatsApp into Teams and some tips on how to make this powerful combination work for the best in terms of team dynamics.
Continue reading “Practical Tips for Implementing WhatsApp Teams Integration to Improve Team Dynamics!”Workplaces function best when there is a foundation of trust between employees and leadership. When managers are open about company goals, challenges, and expectations, employees feel more engaged and valued.
However, when transparency is lacking, uncertainty takes over, resulting in lower morale, decreased productivity, and a workforce that feels disconnected from leadership. Employees don’t want to follow orders—they want to understand the “why” behind decisions and feel like they are contributing to something meaningful.
In today’s professional world, traditional management styles that focus on authority over openness are fading. Employees expect clear communication, ethical leadership, and a sense of inclusion in company decisions.
Organizations that focus on transparency create workplaces where employees feel secure, motivated, and confident in leadership. This article explores how modern management is shifting towards transparency and more.
Let’s get started:
Continue reading “The Link Between Transparent Management and Organizational Trust!”In the ever-evolving world of business, companies continuously strive to gain an edge. There’s a power tool that many overlook: strategic partnerships. Such collaborations offer an impressive vehicle for accelerating business growth.
This article will delve into how strategic partnerships fuel business expansion and success.
Continue reading “The Power of Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating for Business Growth!”The CEO called an emergency meeting in the Boardroom. The President of our Division, myself, the prior owners of a company we had just acquired, and one of our major shareholders/board members were to attend. The sh*t had hit the fan with our latest acquisition.
It had only been a few months since the acquisition had been completed. This was certainly long enough for the honeymoon period to be over. But now it looked like we were quickly heading for a divorce.
What went wrong?
Continue reading “An Acquisition Gone Wrong! A Coup D’Etat in the Boardroom!”In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and increase efficiency. One area that has seen significant advancements in the way companies handle employee payroll.
Traditional pay stubs were once a staple of the payroll process, but with the rise of e-commerce, businesses started to generate pay stubs online. These digital pay stubs not only streamline administrative tasks but also profoundly impact employee financial wellness.
Continue reading “The Impact of E-Commerce Pay Stubs on Employee Financial Wellness!”
When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. As such it was many years before I actually heard of the term “Supply Chain Management”.
Regardless I pursued my interests and took on an increasingly diverse set of progressive jobs as time went on. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.
Given the phenomenal opportunities that Supply Chain offers for personal and professional growth it is a career path which I highly recommend to anyone.
What is it about Supply Chain that makes it such an appealing career path?
Continue reading “Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?”Feeling stuck in a job you don’t love? Or maybe you’re gearing up to transition into a completely new career path? That itch for professional growth can be inspiring—but also overwhelming. Where do you start?
How do you make a noticeable leap without spending years climbing the ladder? For many, the answer lies in career training.
Continue reading “How Career Training Can Fast Track Your Professional Growth!”As technology progresses, the usage of robotic machines in almost every industry area is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. An increasing number of individuals are concerned about the use of robot machines in the workplace because they believe that robot machines will cause job losses in many sectors.
Is this, however, correct?
Yes. To some degree, the usage of robot machines has resulted in an increase in the number of job losses, since certain tasks that were previously handled by humans are now completed by these machines.
Therefore, when it comes to the job market, they are now seen as a significant danger.
Continue reading “Are Robotic Machines Causing a Loss of Jobs?”The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a levy introduced by the UK government in April 2017 as part of its broader strategy to reduce employers’ reliance on migrant workers and to encourage investment in the skills of the domestic workforce.
It forms part of the visa sponsorship process for employers who wish to hire (and sponsor) international skilled workers under the Skilled Worker route (previously known as the Tier 2 (General) visa category).
This blog post provides an authoritative guide on what the ISC is, its cost implications, potential exemptions, refund eligibility and the legal position on employers passing the charge onto employees.
Continue reading “Understanding the Immigration Skills Charge: What Employers Need to Know!”When planning an event or managing a construction site, ensuring the availability of adequate sanitation facilities is crucial. For long-term projects, the choice of portable toilet rentals becomes even more important, as it can significantly impact comfort and hygiene.
This guide will help you navigate the various options available, allowing you to make an informed decision that meets your needs while also being mindful of your budget.
Continue reading “How to Choose the Right Portable Toilet Rental for Long Term Use!”Hiring an au pair can be a fantastic way to get childcare support while offering someone the opportunity to experience a new culture. But before you welcome someone into your home, there’s an important side of things to consider – the legal aspects.
Navigating the rules around visas, contracts, and compliance is a critical part of the process, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? You don’t have to do this alone.
Continue reading “The Legal Aspects of Hiring an Au Pair: Visas, Contracts and Compliance!”
When you embark on driving any kind of Game Changing Transformation you will most likely also need to change the Culture. As the saying goes, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results”. So in order to get different results you may have to break through barriers and drive different behaviours from what are inherent in your current Culture.
Your organization is an ecosystem of policies, practices, processes and procedures that are the result of decisions, beliefs and behaviours. Over time much of this generally gets accepted as the way it’s always been done and is not open to challenge or to change. Therein sacred cows, whether real or perceived, can become obstacles to making the changes needed to derive different results from the status quo.
So how do you change your Culture to achieve Game Changing results?
Continue reading “Characteristics of a Barrier Busting Culture!”
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