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Why you need an Agreement if you work with subcontractors

Why you need an Agreement if you work with subcontractors

Subcontractors can be a fantastic resource for businesses, especially when your business is just starting out, consistent cash flow is uncertain but you need an extra pair of hands or a different skill set. But without a great written agreement in place, this mutually...

preventing workplace stress with employee assistance programmes

preventing workplace stress with employee assistance programmes

Do you want to embed a culture of care into your workplace? In the final part of our series on workplace stress, we’re looking at ways employers and business leaders can look after the wellbeing of their staff.   In my first blog on preventing workplace...

How can you prevent workplace stress in your business?

How can you prevent workplace stress in your business?

To close our series on workplace stress, we’re exploring how employers and business leaders can identify and prevent causes of stress in the workplace. There are four key strategies that I encourage leaders to undertake to protect their staff and get the best of their...

Five reasons employers need to manage workplace stress

Five reasons employers need to manage workplace stress

Businesses should be aware of their duty to their employees and be able to recognise the causes of workplace stress. But what about the "why?" When considering your responsibility to your workforce as an employer, it is vital you understand why you should take action...

What are the six key causes of workplace stress?

What are the six key causes of workplace stress?

Workplace stress can be a significant threat to a business. By being aware of the signs and trigger points, you can better support your staff and avoid the consequences of failing to uphold your duty of care as an employer. In this post, I will be diving into the six...

Workplace Stress: The impact on you, your staff, and your business

Workplace Stress: The impact on you, your staff, and your business

It’s no secret that the nature and quality of our working lives can have a huge impact on our well-being. So, when the quality of someone’s working life drops significantly, negative consequences like workplace stress are bound to arise. Referred to as “the health...

Humanity HR: A new beginning

Humanity HR: A new beginning

When you finally understand exactly who you’re supposed to be, the next step is saying goodbye to who you once were. Today, I’m officially leaving the name Troubleshooting Business Solutions behind and stepping into a new, exciting direction: Humanity HR. As an...

How to deal with a narcissist in the workplace

How to deal with a narcissist in the workplace

Dealing with a narcissist in any context can be a confusing, frustrating, and draining experience. Unlike in a personal relationship, you can’t just cut your losses. At work, you’re playing by a whole other set of rules, and you may well need to engage them directly...

Narcissism in the Workplace, Part 3

Narcissism in the Workplace, Part 3

Flying monkeys and falling under a narcissist’s spell As we covered in my previous posts in How to identify a narcissist: Part 1 and Part 2, a narcissist rarely does their own dirty work. Like the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, a narcissist will have at least one...