While remote working used to be offered as a more flexible way for employees to work, it is now becoming the norm. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the COVID-19 global pandemic, many organizations have been forced to revolutionize their workplaces.
With remote work being more commonplace, managers must make it a priority to keep their employees engaged. Workers should be treated the same as they do in an office, however, this poses various issues, especially when you cannot physically see or speak to employees in person.…
Is your procurement process efficient? Or have you been doing the same procurement dance since the very beginning? For many businesses, if a process works, they wonder why they should consider changing it. But if you’re a manager who regularly relies on the finding and purchasing of electronic parts and components, then you may want to consider a restructure. And as the online market for electronic components is a competitive one, you may find you have better options at your fingertips than you first thought.…
No matter what industry you are in or the size of your business, the importance of customer satisfaction cannot be overstated. No business will succeed if they do not take action to keep their customers satisfied, as happy customers results in repeat business, good reviews and recommendations to bring in new customers along with the development of a positive reputation for your brand.
Customer Service
Customer service is incredibly important when it comes to customer satisfaction and many consumers will be willing to pay more for a company that provides excellent customer service.…
When you want to host a business event to promote your business and engage more with your staff or the community, you want to ensure you have carefully planned it. This process will need to be meticulously thought out long before your event actually takes place, so you can make changes as needed, and allow yourself enough time to secure your venue and other requirements. You may also need to consider the purpose of the event, as well as what the day will consist of.…
There’s nothing more exciting or satisfying than watching the company you work for grow into something that’s both successful and profitable. As your company evolves it will almost certainly need more time to focus on the demands of your customers, the hiring of new employees and adjusting your marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.
There’s a lot to think about and manage at this stage, but all the hard work everyone has put in can be at risk of coming undone if your company doesn’t dedicate enough time to staying organized.…
Your employees are the heart and soul of your business. Without them, your company simply wouldn’t exist. However, you can’t expect them to be loyal to you without giving them different opportunities. Just like it’s essential to keep them motivated, you also need to encourage future development. While you might not realize it, it’s incredibly vital for your business.
In this article, we are going to take a look at eight ways you can encourage employee development. Interested? Then let’s get started.…
Whatever industry you’re in right now, the covid-19 pandemic will be having an impact on you. Perhaps it is affecting your supply chain, or it means that not all of your staff are able to work from the office – even if it’s not affecting your business directly, there’s a good chance your employees’ (mental or physical) wellbeing could be taking a knock, and you will need to up your health and safety provisions.
Masks
If your staff have to come into contact with one another and aren’t able to work remotely, you can really reduce the spread of covid-19 by asking them to wear masks where possible.…
Starting a business and growing a business are two different things. While you may feel adulation at getting your startup off the ground, and even if you have steered your fledgling company towards regular and predictable profits, you may need help. Why? Because businesses that have the potential to grow to new heights need to take those opportunities or fall by the wayside. If you think you are happy with turnover, imagine how happy you will be with triple, quadruple, or ten times your turnover.…
If you’ve had an entrepreneurial brainwave that’s going to change the world in ways that people can’t yet even imagine, you’re probably eager to dive right in and get started with your business start-up. Here are some things to consider first…
Keep an eye on hidden costs
This is something that almost all entrepreneurs can hold their hands up to and say that at some point they have been guilty of. The fact is that businesses have overheads. Little expenditures here and there that grease the machinery of average daily business operations.…
Starting your own company is no easy feat, and you need to get a lot of parts up and running. Something that is absolutely vital is making sure your employees are safe.
Right Equipment
Now, this one is going to be impacted by what line of work you’re in. If you’re setting up an office space, you’ll want to ensure your employees have chairs for back support and the wiring is in good condition for however many computers you need. If it’s a warehouse floor, you’ll need to ensure you have good cobots.…
