An office managers guide to boosting productivity in the workplace

As an office manager a normal day typically involves overseeing the daily operations and administrative functions of an office. Being an office manager requires a balanced combination of leadership, organisational and communication skills. As well as the ability to manage staff and office operations effectively. Building healthy relationships and keeping staff moral up is crucial to running a successful office. However due to the pandemic more and more people are choosing to work from home for most of their working week, spending less time in the office. Encouraging staff to come into the office can be a challenge, but it is an easy one to try and overcome. In this blog we will give you our tips and tricks on how to ensure you have a happy, healthy, and well-balanced office environment. It is important to create a space that encourages employees to want to...

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11 ways to motivate your team when going back to work after Christmas

With the holiday season drawing to a close, and January now being in full swing, managers and team leaders may find themselves faced with the challenge of re-motivating their teams and their staff as they return to work. The festive season offers employees a well-deserved break from the routine and structure of work, but this reprieve can be bittersweet, making it more difficult for staff to feel positive about returning to the office. Moreover, for many employees, particularly those with families, the holiday season represents a huge amount of stress and exhaustion. As a result, it can feel especially daunting for employees to jump back into their roles with enthusiasm. As a manager or team leader, it's important to be proactive in supporting the motivation of your team during this transition in order to help your employees beat the January blues. Here are 11 strategies...

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