It's a constant challenge for any employer - to attract and retain great employees. While the low unemployment level in New Zealand (currently 4.4% - the lowest in a decade) is great for the economy, it is making finding and retaining great staff a challenge across all industries. Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and West Coast has one of the lowest unemployment levels in the country at 3.6%. The … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Employee Engagement
At Business Development Company, we believe that growing people is key to growing business. To prove it we have compiled the latest research on The Benefits of Employee Engagement into a whitepaper. Click on the link to download and give to your boss, your co-worker and friends. We're on a mission to spread the word. Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking And for those of you who have completed your … [Read more...]
Top Business Trends for 2015
If you are like me, you approach a new year with renewed energy and hope. There is something about 12 fresh months ahead that stirs up the dreamer, the planner and the optimist in me. I have the energy to take stock of all aspects of my life and feel a sense of hope that this year will be better than the last. I am sure it is the same for many business owners and team leaders. The beginning of … [Read more...]
Is Your Most Difficult Team Member Actually Your Greatest Asset?
When discussing the concept of whole brain thinking with a client just recently, he replied “yes, my 12 year old daughter keeps reminding me we only utilise part of our brain”. Using our Whole Brain This took me slightly by surprise. Contrary to popular belief, this has actually been proven otherwise. Psychology and medical researchers have studied people whose brain function has been impaired, … [Read more...]