Delegation isn’t offloading if done correctly. Sometimes, the fear SME business founders and their trusted reports face can be eased by revisiting the policies and procedures that serve as the itinerary for the business journey.The art of delegation is “the skill of entrusting tasks to others while also giving them the authority to make decisions.” […]
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When Business Boundaries Are Crossed How best to broach the ethics of using insider knowledge? Sometimes, the best research comes from scrolling through social media. A seemingly innocent post sparked a debate on how an unasked question often needs answering before the actual question is posed. It sounds cryptic but what is to follow is
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This time around, we’re going to look at moving from chaos to control with the power of best practices in business. It’s time to cast aside the unpredictable and embrace the tried and true in a world filled with lucky charms and whispered prayers. Today, we delve into the captivating realm of best practices. So
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Workplace professionalism was discussed following a sassy Thread revealing a new recruit on a mission to shake up the team by reintroducing professionalism for 2025. With only six months under their belt, their enthusiasm is to be admired. Although the mission has the stamp of approval from management, setting the tone of the company culture
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It’s Time For the Conversation on Corporate Integrity Too often, businesses treat ethics and morals as optional extras, sidelining them for profit or convenience. Giving it some thought, how will it be possible to create a better world or even save the planet when ethical leadership is not common practice in businesses? Lacking Mastery of
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Return-to-office mandates are under the microscope this time around, to review the spirit of justice and fairness. HouseRules looks at more than one perspective so it’s time to evaluate another aspect of why workers may be pushing back on return-to-office mandates. Businesses Want Workers Back, But at What Cost? Businesses are digging in their heels
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In the summer of 2024, a Wells Fargo employee passed away at her desk not to be discovered until four days later. The reason for the delayed discovery was put down to suspected bad plumbing and a remote desk location. This tragedy raises important questions about workplace policies and procedures. How is it possible to
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When hearing the word “help,” especially in the context of business, there’s an immediate reaction. It’s a common phrase that has lost its edge, often starting with the familiar line: “I help X do Y.” This phrase was recently called out in a branding workshop, where it was deemed, well, boring. But why do so
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Overlooking a return policy is one of the biggest boo-boos of smaller businesses. You want to build customer loyalty and business growth? Stop playing the game of the larger companies they will always beat you on spending power. However, there are ways in which you can succeed with ethical standards if you follow the HouseRules
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