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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Why Business Policies Matter for Long-Term Success Let’s explore why structure matters in business and how that can be achieved with HouseRules. It’s disheartening to witness the considerable effort smaller businesses invest in their products or services, only to adopt a haphazard approach to their policies. While much care and attention are paid to the
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HouseRules Methodology: Turning Intent to Resign into Business Evolution A recent post revealed HR’s defensive response to an intent to resign letter. However, at Corporate Administrative Solutions Ltd (CAS Ltd), this moment presents a unique opportunity for reflection and improvement. Let’s explore how the HouseRules methodology can transform this challenging situation into a catalyst for
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Conquer the hustle in business. Is it easier to blame others than take accountability for our own contributions and shortcomings? In service-based businesses, this tendency to point fingers can be especially damaging. A Coach’s Message: Failing to Acknowledge Accountability for Businesses A coach posted “Can we as an online service industry stop expecting a VA
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It’s time to address and unlearn flawed norms within our society, especially when it comes to business. “Being human takes practice and hard work. Being inhuman, unfortunately, comes all too easy.” – Simon SinekIt’s not often, but on occasion, I have to disagree with Simon Sinek. If you happen to watch the little people (babies and
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The Rising Tide of Complaints for Black Hair Stylists In recent years, the hair styling industry has faced a tidal wave of criticism on social media, with scathing complaints and negative reviews becoming alarmingly common. While business owners understandably want to protect their livelihoods, many are employing misguided practices that are exacerbating the problem. The
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If you’re thinking about how to re-energise your work culture and increase productivity amongst the team. Before resorting to temporary morale boosters, let’s look at the business policies and see impact they are having on employee engagement. Are the business policies having a negative effect on the team productivity? It’s time to apply the HouseRule
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The Pitfalls of Standard Remote Work Policies Trust me, you will want to abandon standard remote work policies after reading this insight. As the flexible working trends continue, the latest is for individuals to work “near” home (WNH) and it is said this is likely to replace WFH. By now you will know that I
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