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Explore business insights, guides, and trends. From business innovation to growth tactics, productivity strategies, effective management styles and more, our articles will offer useful advice and food for thought to propel your SME business forward.
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How To Be a Good Manager in The Workplace: 5 Management Tips

As a manager, having a positive relationship with your employees is vital for employee retention and success in the workplace. See our tips on how to be a good manager here. 

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The Participative Management Style in The Workplace

Participative leadership is where all team members work together to get involved in the decision-making process. Find out the pros and cons to this style here. 

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The Consultative Management Style in The Workplace

A consultative management style is when a manager utilises the team’s skills to guide decision-making. But what are the pros and cons to this? Find out here. 

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The Democratic Management Style in The Workplace

The democratic management style is when employees and managers participate in the decision-making process together. Find the pros and cons to this leadership style here. 

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The Paternalistic Management Style in The Workplace

A paternalistic management style is one in which a leader prioritises the needs and best interests of the team when making decisions. Find out the pros and cons of this style here. 

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The Persuasive Management Style in The Workplace

A persuasive management style focuses on building relationships with employees in order to inspire them to achieve their full potential but there are some pros and cons. Find out here. 

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The Authoritative Management Style in The Workplace

An authoritative management style is where the leader or manager will lead their team with clear direction and guidance. But what are the pros and cons to this? Find out here. 

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Micro-Breaks and Screen Breaks: What They Are and Why They Matter

Encouraging employees to take micro-breaks boosts workplace productivity and can maintain their general and physical wellbeing. See the benefits of micro-breaks in the workplace here. 

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How to Effectively Measure Employee Productivity

Measuring employee productivity is important for business goals, but also employee wellbeing and retention. See how you can enact productivity tracking in the workplace here.

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What is workplace culture and why is it important?

Workplace culture is the way in which a company can express and highlight its values, goals and attitudes that make up an organisation. This guide explains company culture, the benefits of a good one and strategies to implement better culture practices within your company.

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4 Employee Wellbeing Programmes to Boost Morale

Wellbeing in the workplace is a huge priority at the moment as we readjust to ways of working post-pandemic. As we become increasingly aware of mental and physical health issues affecting how we work, employee wellbeing programmes become more important in creating happier workplaces.

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5 Tips to Increase Your Workers’ Productivity

Increased employee productivity is something every employer wants to achieve. A successful company is a productive company that can go above and beyond its competition and retain employees while doing so. Give your workplace the edge with these 5 tips to increase employee productivity.