The Impact of Employee Attrition on Team Dynamics When an employee leaves an organisation, it can disrupt the whole team’s dynamic in several ways. The departure can increase workloads for the remaining team members, leading to stress and lower morale. Employees may feel overwhelmed with new responsibilities, causing burnout and Read more…
The Importance of Direct and Regular Feedback “Direct and personal feedback really is the simplest and most effective way of motivation.” Patrick Lencioni A key function of effective leadership is delivering direct, personal, and regular feedback that can motivate and engage employees. When leaders provide this feedback, employees know exactly Read more…
The Hidden Costs of Losing Employees Employee attrition is more costly than many realise, with several companies focusing on attracting talent rather than retaining it. Here are the hidden costs of attrition and how to address them. Decreased Productivity When an employee leaves unexpectedly, it disrupts operations and reduces productivity. Read more…
Ripple Quote Effective communication is the cornerstone of impactful leadership, captured by the James Humes’ quote, “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” Leaders who master the art of communication can inspire, motivate, and guide their teams towards a shared vision. This skills involves not just conveying information, Read more…
What is the Cost of Employee Attrition? Employee turnover is a significant challenge for many organisations, and the financial implications are often more severe than anticipated. On average, voluntary turnover costs an organisation approximately $1.61 million for every 1,000 employees. When employees leave voluntarily, the impact goes beyond the immediate Read more…
How Accurately Do You Know Your Team Members? Performance reviews are crucial for steering organisations toward success, and how deeply leaders know their teams influence the effectiveness of feedback. Recognising and addressing biases is key to fair evaluations. Accurate assessments stem from understanding each team member’s strengths, development areas, and goals. Read more…
Are There Enough Discussions Happening in the Workplace? In any workplace, feedback acts as the catalyst for growth and fosters development for both employees and leaders. Despite its importance, many organisations fall short in facilitating adequate discussions around feedback. Leaders often hesitate to provide feedback due to various reasons: Avoidance Read more…
The Power of Positive Leadership and Healthy Workplace Relationships The role of leaders extends beyond just overseeing tasks and projects. Increasingly, evidence has highlighted the importance of nurturing relationships with team members as the foundation for effective leadership. Leaders that prioritise these aspects are not only driven by achieving organisational Read more…
Ripple Quote “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Read more…
Delivering Empowering and Effective Performance Reviews Performance reviews are pivotal moments in any organisation’s calendar, offering a unique opportunity for managers to align their team members’ efforts with organisational goals, foster development, and enhance collaboration. To make the most of these crucial conversations, managers should understand their objectives. 1. Recognise Read more…