16 mins 13 secs The culture of an organisation is about the way staff do things and their attitudes. But what creates the culture? And how do you change it?
13 mins 45 secs All businesses have structures – some may be hierarchical, some may be flat. But how does the structure affect the way decisions are taken?
11 mins 56 secs How do you measure workforce performance? You can look at labour turnover, productivity and wastage rates – but figures have limitations.
14 mins 49 secs Recruiting people is costly – recruiting the wrong people even more so. But how do you attract and select staff? Are there any golden rules?
8 mins 04 secs Discrimination at work is a difficult area – for both the employer and the employee. A solicitor explains what the law means in the real world.
6 mins 45 secs What motivates people at work? What causes demotivation? Do motivational theories work in practice? Interviews with people at the sharp end.
7 mins 34 secs Staff describe their experiences of appraisals. The role of the appraiser is vital. And why do some managers actively dislike doing appraisals?
14 mins 34 secs Money motivates people – but it’s not always the most important thing. Explores ways of paying people from piece rate to bonus systems.
16 mins 33 secs Reconstruction of an employment tribunal. Maria’s firm sacks her. She claims unfair dismissal. But what will the employment tribunal decide?
13 mins 30 secs Guide to the laws governing how businesses treat employees. Key topics include sexual equality, discrimination, ACAS and employment tribunals.
11 mins 20 secs Companies try to motivate workers by involving them in their success – but does this work? Examples include teamworking, empowerment and worker-owners. [wpdm_package id=’5285′]
14 mins 19 secs Motivation is key to productivity but how do you motivate people? A guide to key theories, from Taylor, Mayo and Maslow to Herzberg and Drucker.