Feeling the post-holiday blues? Us Kiwis have been lucky to have exceptionally good weather over January in 2022, and the opportunity to reunite with loved ones from all over the country as public health restrictions have eased. So, this working year might be feeling harder to crack into than most. Here’s some advice to help you get back in the swing of things. Continue reading
Category Archives: Human Resources
The Best Scheduling Software for Workflow
Which workflow software tool is best for your business?
Having the right workflow management software enables teams to streamline business processes, prioritise and collaborate more effectively.
Currently the market is almost oversaturated with work scheduling software products, and it’s hard to cut through the noise to determine which platform is best for your team. Continue reading
Tips for boosting workplace morale
Many workplaces have seen major upheaval in the past 18 months, as lockdowns, Zoom calls and economic uncertainty have drastically changed the way we do and view our work. In New Zealand, we have been luckier than most in reverting back to some sense of normalcy, but that doesn’t mean our workplaces haven’t been negatively affected. If you feel that the mood or productivity of your employees has declined, rest assured that it is possible to boost morale in your workplace again! Continue reading
How to make a great first impression with customers
Research confirms when we meet someone for the first time we subconsciously form an opinion of them in 4 seconds. Tough crowd, right? Well, there’s more – you then have 30 seconds before that impression is cemented, and cement is tough to move.
3 Essential Elements for Businesses in 2021
New year new opportunities. Let’s get this year started and take our challenges from 2020 and return them into a chance to grow.
Tips when Leading a Remote Team
At Alert Level 1 many businesses are still working remotely. Here are some top tips to keep your team motivated, accountable and enjoy going to the office each day.
Human skills technology cannot replace
Today, so much is automated by technology, you could be forgiven for thinking why you need humans to run the customer service side of your business anymore! Yes, there are many frequently asked questions to answer a lot of enquiries, but technology will always lack some vital human qualities, like these …
How the Coronavirus affects New Zealand businesses and what to do about it
China is New Zealand’s biggest trading partner so if China is having a crisis, so are we (along with many other countries).
Take tourism for example. As New Zealand’s second-largest international visitor, as well as one of the most valuable in terms of holiday spend, Chinese visitors have a very important part to play in New Zealand’s tourism industry. How significant the effects will be since the rapid increase of the Coronavirus is unsure, but with 30 flights operating between New Zealand and China, the fallout will unfold over the coming months.
What do customers want from businesses in 2020?
Looking for business opportunities to win, retain and grow your customer base in 2020? Start the year off with a bang by instigating these consumer trends.