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A manager recognizes who the top performers are in a team. Part of their job is, of course, to motivate others to perform just as well. Another important part is to make sure that their top performers stay on the team. However, the current climate is wont to disrupt a lot of career plans and […]

The global Covid-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdowns have critically changed our mobility and the way we approach regular outdoor activities. It seems that limited mobility and movement restrictions will now be part of the “new normal”, as with vigilance and standard health and safety measures. A lot of us may miss activities that have […]

There are still a majority of people working from home. That means a lot of our work meetings, one-on-one coaching, and work catch-ups are done through video conferencing. Some of us may have challenges with maintaining professionalism since not everyone has the benefit of having dedicated work from home workspaces. Inevitable background noises, kids and […]

Everyone’s business is dependent on an internet connection at some point in their lifecycle. This makes an internet connection essential in today’s digitally connected world. These days, having a functional and reliable internet connection is essential in business. This is why it is important to have a back-up internet for business in case something goes […]

The pandemic has caused disruptions not only in our personal lives but in the way people work. Because we were forced to go into lockdown, a lot of businesses and organizations had to drastically depart from the traditional work model and adopt a hybrid work arrangement in order to keep operations open. Hybrid work allows […]

The Oxford Dictionary defines a team as “two or more people working together.” Ideally, your team should work together to achieve a common goal. And then go on to celebrate their wins and support each other’s growth. It would also be a huge bonus if they enjoy spending time together as co-workers… ideally. In reality, […]

In last week’s article, we ended with a tip about setting boundaries in order to get your most productive work done. We all know how important it is to have healthy boundaries – with yourself and in your relationship with others. Having boundaries is a way to weed out the unimportant and focus on the […]

If you’re like us over here at The Help HQ, you probably have quite a full workday ahead of you and are thinking of ways to be as productive as you can with the little time you have. Here’s something we all know but have a hard time putting in practice: productivity is not about […]

Previously, we talked about how to get your best work done with 6 tried and tested time management strategies. In case you missed it, you can read the whole article here. If you don’t have a go-to time management system yet, you’re probably going to want to try the six strategies mentioned to see which […]

In the new normal, we must never forget the behaviors we’ve learned to make sure that we and our loved ones are healthy and safe. Great strides are being made to make the vaccine available, but we are a long way off to getting everybody free of the COVID-19 virus. It is always good to […]

Time management is about managing your daily tasks in order to make sure that you are spending your time as effectively and as intentionally as possible. The best benefit of efficient time management is the ability to prioritize your day in order to have room for self-care. Here are 6 time management strategies that can […]

Global lockdowns have affected a lot of businesses. Small to medium enterprises, Mom n’ Pop business, and Start-ups are among the businesses who took the hardest financial hit. Most of these organizations aren’t in the best commercial position to retain their top talent. However, they also cannot afford staff turnover and would need to increase […]

Most people nowadays are obsessed with productivity. We’re always trying to get the most things done in the least amount of time it humanly takes. It’s like a badge of honor. No wonder a lot of people feel burned-out at work. There are quite a few productivity styles and if you’ve been paying close attention […]

There’s a running joke among employees about reliving the same day over and over for over a year – a lot like groundhog’s day but in a pandemic setting. COVID – 19 has surely caused major disruptions in the way we live and elevated stress is one very clear sign of the times. With many […]

When we see successful people, we may think that they probably are able to spot opportunities at every turn and act on these opportunities accordingly. Successful people may have inspirational stories of overcoming adversity, having incredible natural abilities, having access to resources, or having pure luck. Sure, it can be one or all of those. […]