Hiring sub-contractors is a common part of many industries. It’s a system of delegation that is profitable to all parties. One area in which the system becomes problematic, though, is supervision.

Sub-contractors sit in an awkward place between employees and independent businesses. Even when the sub-contractor is an established company, the system of accountability can muddy the waters. To get the best value out of the arrangement, it is important for you to acknowledge the sub-contractor’s independence while maintaining control.

Productivity is the watchword of so many businesses, but many take very complicated routes when trying to increase their productive output. There is a very simple technique that should be implemented first when any productivity drive is underway, and it comes under the heading of ‘accountability’. It’s the humble timesheet.

Timesheets have been used by businesses since pen was first put to paper. They have gone out of fashion in recent years, but there are some solid arguments for reinstituting them. Productivity is one of these arguments.

Self-managed teams are the way that many publicly respected organisations are achieving financial success and brand loyalty today.

In business, success is a result of a perfectly orchestrated and collaborated team effort. In fact, without a team to back you up, success can be next to impossible. It is important to understand that teams are built through time.… Read More »10 Ingredients for an Effective Team – The Recipe to Success

You might have heard the old saying, “There is no I in TEAM“. Sometimes, each team member has to put aside his or her own needs in order to focus on the larger goals of the team.