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Beyond Pizza and Hot Stone Massage: The Power of Getting People Fundamentals Right
People Management's true power lies in mastering basics like fair pay and respect, outshining perks like benefits and parties for lasting impact.
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Mike Pearce

January 2024

#63 The Evolution of Employee Engagement in the Digital Age
Exploring employee engagement's evolution in the digital era with innovative solutions and a focus on human connection.
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Mike Pearce
Building Resilient Teams
As we navigate the choppy seas of things around us going to pot and trying to live a normal life, fostering resilience is crucial for individual and…
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Mike Pearce

December 2023

Mandatory Compliance: Enhanced Festive Season Protocols
As we enter the festive season, it is crucial to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and safety in our workplace.
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Mike Pearce
Guest post: The right person at the right time doesn’t exist.
Hiring is one of the most important things you'll do, getting it wrong can lead to some bad consequences, getting it right requires long-term thinking…
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Mike Pearce

September 2023

Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Sauce of Exceptional Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)—the game-changer in HR and leadership. EI isn't about being "touchy-feely"; it's about understanding and managing emotions…
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Mike Pearce
The Top 5 Essential Skills and Behaviours for Working in People Operations
Unlock the secrets to thriving in People Ops! From mastering Emotional Intelligence to perfecting the art of communication, discover the top 5 skills…
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Mike Pearce

August 2023

The Managers Guide to Identifying and Helping with Mental Health Issues
Managers should prioritise mental health. Spot subtle behaviour changes, promote open dialogue, encourage professional help, offer workplace…
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Mike Pearce

July 2023

#56 Throw out the contracted hours model, ring in the contracted value model.
9-5 hours undermines productivity. I'm best from 5am to 12pm, but contracts limit this efficiency. Replace contracted hours with contracted value—set…
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Mike Pearce

June 2023

#55 Traditional Peer Reviews Suck, Try Team 360s
Get a more comprehensive and balanced review from your peers with a 360 degree review process. It's hard and scary but absolutely worth it.
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Mike Pearce
#54 Mindful Meetings
There’s nothing worse than a badly run meeting, except a badly booked meeting, or a badly behaved attendee. Read this page, internalise its meanderings…
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Mike Pearce
#53 Confidential, not anonymous. Performance, not pay rise
Traditional peer reviews lack clarity and trust. They should focus on performance, not pay, with feedback loops for reviewers. Reviews should be…
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Mike Pearce
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