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Employee Recognition: Mark Employee Appreciation Day 2025

Employee Recognition: Mark Employee Appreciation Day 2025

Celebrate your employees this employee appreciation day with some well earned employee recognition

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
How to Adapt your Management Style for Motivated Remote Teams

How to Adapt your Management Style for Motivated Remote Teams

How to adopt an effective management style for the unique challenges of 2025

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·4 min read
How to Motivate Employees in 2025

How to Motivate Employees in 2025

Motivating employees and maintaining sufficient levels of engagement is a well-known struggle for managers and companies. What to do to keep you workforce productive?

Jacob Wilson

Jacob Wilson

·8 min read
Top 5 Human Resources Certifications in 2025

Top 5 Human Resources Certifications in 2025

Thinking about doing a Human Resources Certification? Here is PeopleGoal's review of the top 5 certifications on the market.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
Top 10 Employee Engagement Software Systems for 2025

Top 10 Employee Engagement Software Systems for 2025

Our picks for the best employee engagement software on the market in 2025.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
What Type of Leader Should You Be in 2025?

What Type of Leader Should You Be in 2025?

What type of a leader is effective in in current world? There have been various new leadership terms circulating, some more pivotal than others.

PeopleGoal Content Team

PeopleGoal Content Team

·8 min read
Tips for Effective Performance Planning in 2025

Tips for Effective Performance Planning in 2025

Find out how HR uses performance planning to improve employees

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
A 2025 Working Parent’s Survival Guide

A 2025 Working Parent’s Survival Guide

Discover practical strategies for working parents to balance career and family life post-pandemic. Learn to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and thrive.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Two Easy to Use Exit Interview Templates

Two Easy to Use Exit Interview Templates

Your company should aim to limit employee turnover. However, through the use of exit interviews, you can identify key areas of improvement in your company culture and leadership through the employee's constructive feedback.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
Employee Manager One on One Meeting: A Guide

Employee Manager One on One Meeting: A Guide

Your complete guide to help you through the dreaded employee manager one-on-one meeting

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·6 min read
The Ultimate Work From Home Guide for HR and People Ops

The Ultimate Work From Home Guide for HR and People Ops

Work from home is the new normal, but how can you effectively support remote teams to do their best work?

PeopleGoal Support Team

PeopleGoal Support Team

·10 min read
How to Build a Weekly Priorities Template for your Team

How to Build a Weekly Priorities Template for your Team

Weekly Priorities are a crucial component of HRIS. Download our weekly priorities template to document your team's performance and feedback all in one place!

PeopleGoal Support Team

PeopleGoal Support Team

·3 min read
7 Characteristics of a Good Manager

7 Characteristics of a Good Manager

Learn how to become a better manager by focusing on 7 management traits.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·8 min read
Virtual Leadership: The 5 Skills Every Remote Manager Needs

Virtual Leadership: The 5 Skills Every Remote Manager Needs

Virtual leadership requires a commitment to communication, trust and team-building, as we'll explore.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
First Time Managers: How HR Can Support Them

First Time Managers: How HR Can Support Them

First time managers are the future leaders at your organization. Find out what HR's role is in their development

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Learning Organization: All You Need to Know

Learning Organization: All You Need to Know

A learning organization is an interesting way to do business management. Encouraging continuous learning from its employees and growth from itself as a company. Learn all you need to know here.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·6 min read
6 Reasons Why Development Planning is Important

6 Reasons Why Development Planning is Important

Development Planning is used by many organizations to support employees and help them grow professionally. We explore 6 reasons why this is important.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·4 min read
Top 10 New Employee Forms for Remote Hires

Top 10 New Employee Forms for Remote Hires

Employed a new remote hire? Here are the top ten most used New Employee forms, so both your new employee and your business can make a flying start.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
Can Micromanagement Ever Be Effective?

Can Micromanagement Ever Be Effective?

Most employees have experienced micromanagement at some point in their careers. Read on to find out when this style of business management can be successful.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
Hierarchy Culture: The Pros and Cons You Should Know

Hierarchy Culture: The Pros and Cons You Should Know

Hierarchy culture gets a bad rep. But is it really as outdated as we think? We weigh up the pros and cons.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
How To Make A 30-60-90 Day Plan

How To Make A 30-60-90 Day Plan

Starting a new job can be scary. A 30-60-90 Plan lets you plan month by month, so you can set performance and personal goals

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Essential Manager Skills for Workplace Success

Essential Manager Skills for Workplace Success

Define the abilities that help people managers carry-out vital tasks while managing their teams, department or the business as a whole.

Chryssa Karagianni

Chryssa Karagianni

·3 min read
Expectancy Theory to Motivate Employees

Expectancy Theory to Motivate Employees

Learn how expectancy theory of motivation can be used to bring out the best in performance. Understanding expectation theory leads to a more tailored employee experience, and a more effective link between performance and outcomes for your team.

Kylie Strickland

Kylie Strickland

·7 min read
5 Must-Have Qualities to be a Great Leader

5 Must-Have Qualities to be a Great Leader

Leaders help us identify, understand and verify purpose. Whilst there are many leadership styles, the ability to provide guidance for team members stands out.

James Ayling

James Ayling

·4 min read
24 Employee Feedback Examples for Key Soft Skills

24 Employee Feedback Examples for Key Soft Skills

Soft skills effect how we relate to other employees, how we motivate ourselves, and much more. Use these phrases to asses them in reviews and one on ones.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Top 27 Self-Assessment Questions for Managers

Top 27 Self-Assessment Questions for Managers

These self-assessment questions provide a chance for managers to think deeply about the way they motivate employees and manage performance.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Change Management: What's the Role of HR?

Change Management: What's the Role of HR?

Change management only works if you take your people along with you. We explore the role of HR in times of change.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
360 Performance Reviews : The Pros and Cons You Should Know

360 Performance Reviews : The Pros and Cons You Should Know

360 Performance Reviews bring with them the benefits of better teamwork and better engagement. However, they need to be done right, as we explore below.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Top 21 Interview Questions for Remote Hires

Top 21 Interview Questions for Remote Hires

These interview questions will make the remote hiring process more productive - and ensure you find the most talented new hires

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
5 Employee Development Tips To Improve Your L&D Initiatives

5 Employee Development Tips To Improve Your L&D Initiatives

Use these employee development tips to give your L&D program a much-needed boost.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Objectives and Key Results: The Key to Remote Teams’ Success

Objectives and Key Results: The Key to Remote Teams’ Success

We provide the what, the why and the how to Objectives and Key Results. Find out how remote workers can benefit from goal alignment.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Development Plans: 5 Steps to Employee Growth

Development Plans: 5 Steps to Employee Growth

Creating development plans can be complex - but with these 5 steps you can improve your employees' confidence and skills.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
7 Team Engagement Tips to Boost Teamwork and Performance

7 Team Engagement Tips to Boost Teamwork and Performance

Team engagement is about how your teams collaborate and communicate. Find out how to engage your teams with these simple steps.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Employee Net Promoter Score: Track Engagement the Easy Way

Employee Net Promoter Score: Track Engagement the Easy Way

What are Employee Net Promoter Scores? How do they support a robust employee engagement strategy? Read on to find out.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·4 min read
Reduce Your Employee Turnover Rate in 4 Simple Steps

Reduce Your Employee Turnover Rate in 4 Simple Steps

A forward-thinking company retains its best talent - and empowers its future leaders. Follow these steps to retain your employees.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Employee Survey Data: How To Interpret Your Results

Employee Survey Data: How To Interpret Your Results

Interpreting your employee survey data can be a challenge. With these tips, you can build your analysis to see what your results are telling you.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Web-Based HR: How to Make the Switch from Paper-Based HR

Web-Based HR: How to Make the Switch from Paper-Based HR

Making the switch from paper-based to web-based HR shouldn't be a headache. Follow these steps for a smooth transition.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Breaking the News: Performance Results and Employee Rewards

Breaking the News: Performance Results and Employee Rewards

Leaders regularly miss opportunities to recognize the efforts of their team members, however, this has adverse effects for talent retention.

James Ayling

James Ayling

·5 min read
The Importance of Workforce Reskilling: An Agile and Dynamic Approach to Development

The Importance of Workforce Reskilling: An Agile and Dynamic Approach to Development

Leaders have an opportunity to develop a workforce that is agile & adaptable. Reskilling enables leaders to fill skill gaps & boost employee productivity.

James Ayling

James Ayling

·4 min read
Express Your Company Culture Through Your People Processes

Express Your Company Culture Through Your People Processes

Company culture is more than just a PR move. All your people processes are an opportunity to foster a more sustainable culture.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
5 Next Gen Workers Attributes for HR Strategy

5 Next Gen Workers Attributes for HR Strategy

Find out five attributes of the Next Gen workforce so that you can start supporting your younger employees

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
6 Performance Reviews Biases and How To Tackle Them

6 Performance Reviews Biases and How To Tackle Them

Unconscious bias inevitably creeps into the performance review process. Find out how to confront it.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
The Diversified Workplace: How to Support your Diverse Teams

The Diversified Workplace: How to Support your Diverse Teams

We provide three areas of focus for inclusive HR practices in diversified workplaces.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Top 10 Payroll Providers for Small Businesses in 2025

Top 10 Payroll Providers for Small Businesses in 2025

Find out our choices of the best payroll providers for your small business.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·6 min read
Effective Employee Development Plans: A How-To Guide

Effective Employee Development Plans: A How-To Guide

An effective employee development plan can be the difference between good companies and industry leaders.

James Ayling

James Ayling

·4 min read
Improve Internal Communications for Engaged Remote Employees

Improve Internal Communications for Engaged Remote Employees

Remote work doesn’t have to be a communications crisis. Find out how to improve awareness of company values and objectives at all levels.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
6 Employee Communication Tips to Optimize Remote Work

6 Employee Communication Tips to Optimize Remote Work

Remote work can be rewarding when we prioritize employee communications.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
7 Feedback Tips for a Better Remote Workplace

7 Feedback Tips for a Better Remote Workplace

Great managers provide great feedback. Find out how to use feedback to support remote teams.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
How to Establish a Great Process for Setting Weekly Tasks For Your Team

How to Establish a Great Process for Setting Weekly Tasks For Your Team

Great leadership requires great planning. Learn how you can develop an outstanding process for setting your teams tasks each week.

James Ayling

James Ayling

·4 min read
Employee Wellbeing: How to Promote and Measure it in 2025

Employee Wellbeing: How to Promote and Measure it in 2025

Find out why employee wellbeing matters and how to measure your wellbeing strategy

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Must-Have Checklist for Remote Employee Onboarding

Must-Have Checklist for Remote Employee Onboarding

Some tips and tricks for a great employee onboarding experience

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
5 Best Feedback Surveys to Boost Performance

5 Best Feedback Surveys to Boost Performance

Find out how to design a survey for clear and informative feedback on performance

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
10 Steps for Effective Strategic Workforce Planning

10 Steps for Effective Strategic Workforce Planning

Strategic workforce planning is a complex process, but when executed effectively it can help sustain organizational growth in challenging times. We've put together 10 easy to follow steps to help you kickstart the process.

Sophie Smith-Watkins

Sophie Smith-Watkins

·7 min read
After the Employee Engagement Survey: 5 Steps to Create Real Change

After the Employee Engagement Survey: 5 Steps to Create Real Change

Employee engagement surveys can raise red flags or compliment the work of leaders. Whether the results paint a rosy picture or a bleak one, use your people data to create evidence-based change.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·4 min read
9 Steps to Great Employee Relations in the Remote Workplace

9 Steps to Great Employee Relations in the Remote Workplace

Employee relations are essential to a company’s success. Poor employee relations lead to high turnovers. Do it well, and you’ll get the best out of staff and create high performing teams.

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Top 10 HR Webinar Themes 2025

Top 10 HR Webinar Themes 2025

We've compiled a list of our top 10 HR webinar themes for 2025. Read on to discover the latest industry trends that human resources professionals need to know about.

Sophie Smith-Watkins

Sophie Smith-Watkins

·5 min read
Top 10 Company Culture Survey questions

Top 10 Company Culture Survey questions

Use these company culture survey questions to uncover if employee experiences match your brand's values

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·5 min read
Employee Turnover: How To Calculate It and Retain Great Staff

Employee Turnover: How To Calculate It and Retain Great Staff

Calculating employee turnover gives you an indication of employee engagement. With the numbers in front of you, it's time to create a strategy to boost retention

Lara Kelly

Lara Kelly

·4 min read
Great Teamwork Tips for Remote Teams

Great Teamwork Tips for Remote Teams

If you are looking to improve teamwork within your workplace, be sure to check out our tips, and apply them to your own discretion. Warning: Will increase productivity.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·5 min read
What is an open-door policy in the digital age?

What is an open-door policy in the digital age?

What is an open-door policy?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·5 min read
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Advice On How to Protect Yourself

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Advice On How to Protect Yourself

Protecting yourself against coronavirus

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·6 min read
Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus

Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus

Helping employers respond to coronavirus

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·8 min read
9 Ways to Support your Learning at Work

9 Ways to Support your Learning at Work

How can you make learning more effective at work?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·5 min read
Dealing with Coronavirus in the Workplace

Dealing with Coronavirus in the Workplace

How to Respond to the Coronavirus in the Workplace

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·6 min read
32 Exit Interview Questions That You Should Ask Your Leavers

32 Exit Interview Questions That You Should Ask Your Leavers

Exit Interview Questions That You Should Use

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·6 min read
10 Fixed vs Growth Mindset Examples

10 Fixed vs Growth Mindset Examples

Struggling to get to grips with a growth mindset? These are 10 examples to help you break out of a fixed mindset.

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·8 min read
One on One Meeting Questions Format for Managers

One on One Meeting Questions Format for Managers

Tips for setting up a new one on one meeting format for your team, which questions to ask and how to get the most out of your meeting time.

Kylie Strickland

Kylie Strickland

·3 min read
Top 10 Skills for Managing People in 2025

Top 10 Skills for Managing People in 2025

There’s never a bad time to brush up on your skills for managing people. But there is a great time - right now! Start learning which skills you want to improve for next year with our handy list of 20 in-demand skills for managers in 2025 (and beyond)

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·5 min read
A Brief History of the 40-Hour Workweek

A Brief History of the 40-Hour Workweek

The common story behind the 40-hour workweek is that it was thought-up, created and implemented by Henry Ford. But is that the true story, or is it just a misnomer?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·8 min read
A Guide To Creating Personal Development Objectives At Work

A Guide To Creating Personal Development Objectives At Work

Do you need any help setting your personal development objectives in time for the new year?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·5 min read
Why Trust in Team Leaders Is the Foundation of Engagement

Why Trust in Team Leaders Is the Foundation of Engagement

Being an effective team leader is a fairly challenging task. To do so, one has to find the sweet spot between being a teammate and a manager.

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·6 min read
A Process for Employee Strengths and Weaknesses

A Process for Employee Strengths and Weaknesses

Employee strengths and weaknesses can be a key indicator of their success in their job as well as the success of your organization. Find out useful tips and methods how to identify and evaluate them here.

PeopleGoal Content Team

PeopleGoal Content Team

·6 min read
“Leaders are born not made” - A different view

“Leaders are born not made” - A different view

Great leaders are integral to the success of a business, but whilst the best leaders have many common assets, there are various effective approaches one can adopt when managing a team.

PeopleGoal Content Team

PeopleGoal Content Team

·5 min read
Employee Recognition Examples from PeopleGoal

Employee Recognition Examples from PeopleGoal

Employee recognition is a gift that keeps on giving. Use these employee recognition examples to create a work environment where everyone wants to do their best.

Content Team

Content Team

·3 min read
Work 4 Days a Week: The Advantages and Disadvantages

Work 4 Days a Week: The Advantages and Disadvantages

Everyone likes the idea of a 3-day weekend but is the 4 day work week as good as it sounds? Find out about the benefits and drawbacks of working four days a week here.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·3 min read
Top 6 Types of Leadership Styles for Managers

Top 6 Types of Leadership Styles for Managers

Different leadership types have various outcomes. Find out what is the best way to hit your targets and lead your team to success.

PeopleGoal Content Team

PeopleGoal Content Team

·5 min read
Positive Psychology for Coaching

Positive Psychology for Coaching

Ever wondered how positive psychology and coaching interact?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·6 min read
What is Formal and Informal Communication?

What is Formal and Informal Communication?

Find out what are the key differences between formal and informal communication and how to effectively use it in the modern workplace.

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·8 min read
Ted Talks About Leadership: How to Speak Like a Leader

Ted Talks About Leadership: How to Speak Like a Leader

Ted talks about leadership address various topics. This article explores the talk by Simon Lancaster on giving a great speech which is imperative to any leader.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·3 min read
9 Positive Examples of Informal Communications

9 Positive Examples of Informal Communications

Informal communication is inevitable in work environments, but left unchecked it can be harmful. While you can't fully control examples of informal communications, you can encourage positivity.

Content Team

Content Team

·4 min read
How to discuss poor performance with an employee

How to discuss poor performance with an employee

Need some tips on how to discuss poor performance with an employee? Read on...

Content Team

Content Team

·9 min read
How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Employees: Ideas and 10 Examples

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Employees: Ideas and 10 Examples

When it comes to handling difficult conversations with employees - whether those be about performance, discipline or personal issues - there are a few steps you can take to avoid the dread of initiating these conversations.

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·6 min read
What is the difference between a boss and a leader?

What is the difference between a boss and a leader?

No matter what your designation is, you can be a leader who makes impactive change in your organization.

Content Team

Content Team

·4 min read
SMART Goals for Managers and Leaders

SMART Goals for Managers and Leaders

Setting SMART goals for managers and for your team is an easy exercise to promote strategic alignment and motivation.

Kylie Strickland

Kylie Strickland

·4 min read
19 Monday motivation quotes for work to get your team going

19 Monday motivation quotes for work to get your team going

Monday motivation quotes are an easy way to kick off your work week and get the creative juices of your team going. Take this article as an inspiration!

PeopleGoal Team

PeopleGoal Team

·3 min read
How Self-leadership can Drive Innovation in an Organization

How Self-leadership can Drive Innovation in an Organization

Self-leadership allows a leader to continually improve his/hers performance in managing people and enable others to thrive along them and consequently allow the organisation to grow

Dominika Cechova

Dominika Cechova

·4 min read
7 Manager characteristics to avoid

7 Manager characteristics to avoid

Find out the most important manager characteristics to avoid when leading an effective team.

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·5 min read
What Makes a Good Team?

What Makes a Good Team?

How do you make a high-performing team?

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·7 min read
Leadership Styles of Millennials: What is their Style?

Leadership Styles of Millennials: What is their Style?

What are the leadership styles of millennials? Lead me, follow me or get out of my way. They're educated, collaborative, tech-savvy and curious.

Joseph Garvey

Joseph Garvey

·10 min read

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