We all know that colleague or boss who can be termed as challenging. Challenging behaviour encompasses how people relate with others and how they approach tasks. This behaviour can harm workplace harmony, infect the culture with negativity, not to mention affect output and productivity. Luckily there are several steps you can take to help in managing challenging behaviour. However, we… Read more →
There is much discourse online about microaggressions today. Some may think it refers to bad behaviour, explicit or otherwise exhibited towards other people. This is true but with the addition that this behaviour is towards someone belonging to a marginalised group. The term microaggression was coined by Harvard psychiatrist Chester Pierce to describe the insults and dismissals experienced by black… Read more →
Performance goals are targets for the output of an employee. Employees may get performance goals periodically; that is, weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. These goals are normally agreed on between a manager and the employee. To ensure that performance goals are effective, they must have indicators to show when they are being met. Indicators also help both management and employees… Read more →
On the surface, job and career appear to be the same thing. At both, we work in order to earn a living. However there are key differences in areas such as the time investment required for each, the skills needed and so much more. Below, we break down the differences between job vs career, why you should consider turning a… Read more →