People Puzzles

Why staff engagement is important to business growth   We’ve all encountered unengaged staff – perhaps in a shop where ‘no, we don’t stock that’ isn’t followed up with an offer to order it in or find an alternative product. The business loses a sale, and potentially a customer, for good.

Why team building is a leadership skill Some people think of team building exercises as a staff away day, building rafts across a river. But actually, team building is much more fundamental than that. It needs to be embedded into the everyday activities of your business.

Just how close are we to a four-day week? Is it really possible to work fewer hours but be more productive? Well, yes – if a growing body of research is to be believed. A number of studies and trials conducted over the past decade

Five ways to manage a remote workforce effectively As we move out of the pandemic, businesses are considering different options when it comes to migrating back to the office. Many, if not ditching the office altogether, are considering a mixture of home and office working for the long term.

It’s not about the money: Six ways to reward and motivate your people without breaking the bank Recruitment is tough right now. The so-called “war on talent” is creating multiple challenges for employers, and many companies are struggling to attract and retain great people. In this article, Portfolio People Director Vic Foster offers insight into

Getting the basics right – why a people strategy is important for growing businesses Business owners often expect staff to buy into their vision and be as excited as they are about their offering to clients. What they often forget about, however, is their offering to the people who work for them! Vic Foster, our

Five ways to empower your team to be more proactive Would you like to see your team take more initiative rather than wait to be told what to do? Follow these five tips and you’ll be on your way to having a much more proactive team around you.