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What do you do if you hate your colleagues?
Most of us spend more than half of our waking lives in the office and its unsurprising that you’ll meet someone you can’t stand. It can be a noisy eater, a complainer, or a bossy teammate. Whatever reason you may have, this can be a problem when it interferes with your work.
Protect Your Company: 3 Expert Strategies and Solutions to Combat Corporate Fraud
Corporate fraud can have serious consequences for a company, including financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal issues. It is important for companies to have systems in place to prevent and detect fraud, and to have a plan in place for addressing it when it occurs.
4 Key Strategies You Can Implement When Dealing with Difficult Employees
Dealing with difficult employees can be one of the most challenging aspects of management. These individuals can disrupt team dynamics, lower morale, and negatively impact productivity. However, with the right approach, it is possible to effectively manage difficult employees and improve their performance.
A Pragmatic Guide: Is It Time for You to Hire an Executive Assistant?
A skilled executive assistant can bring a significant return on investment for any senior executive. Their ability to anticipate expectations and organise critical tasks help executives be more productive and effective in the organisation. On average, an executive...

The importance of performance appraisal in your business
Despite being a great opportunity to get all your staff singing the same song, many CEOs still view the performance appraisal process as a chore (and an annual one)
3 Simple Ways to Attract and Retain Your Top Talent
Pay and job security are the top two factors in attracting and retaining talent. According to Global Benefits and Attitudes Survey 2022 by WTW, 60% of participants indicated pay and bonuses in attracting candidates. Meanwhile, job security and flexible working...
8 Effective Ways to Manage Your Remote Employee
Maintaining cohesion is crucial in a successful and engaged workplace, both in the office and remotely. Several dynamics are at play regarding remote employees: management style, communication styles, and lack of real-life supervision. At Brainbox, dealing with remote...
Understanding the benefits of offshoring
There are many possible reasons why offshoring could be for your business. Numerous case studies have proven the value of offshoring for any organisation. Some companies adapted to the remote work setup to cope with the recent pandemic and thrived in an offshoring and...
Offshoring: Why big brands are doing it
It's no secret that large companies are utilising offshoring and outsourcing services to maintain their business operations. Aside from reducing labour costs, you also have a competitive advantage over your peers – or at the very least, a levelled out playing field...
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