What to ask yourself before applying for a promotion?
When deciding to go for a promotion, it’s important to ask yourself several key questions to ensure you are making an informed decision and setting yourself up for success. Here are some [...]
Why Zero-Tolerance Matters!
Creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment is not just a legal obligation but also a powerful catalyst for increased productivity, employee morale, and overall success. Why [...]
Top 3 Tips on How To Stop Resignation
As someone deeply invested in nurturing a positive work environment and retaining valuable talent, I understand the importance of preventing resignation within an organisation. I’m [...]
The Importance of a Vision Statement for Small Businesses
What exactly is a Vision Statement and why is it crucial for small businesses? As a Human Resources professional, I have seen firsthand the impact that a strong vision statement can have on a [...]
Increase Productivity; Influence People; Gain Results
DISC is a behavioural profiling system used to measure patterns of behaviour in the workplace. It identifies tendencies and preferences, such as how people respond to challenges, how they [...]
The Real Value of Organisational Values
Organisational values – we’ve heard of them, we know they are on the wall in reception, and maybe on our website; but why do we have them and what benefit do they provide? Despite a [...]
Organisational Values – Unlocking their real value to Victorian Businesses
By the time of the early 1970’s, Organisational values began to surface in the business mindset. Despite a general awareness, the experience of The Proven Group team is that organisational values [...]
LEADERSHIP, NOT LEADERS
WHY UNITED LEADERSHIP WINS OVER THE CHARASMATIC INDIVIDUAL Just in case you missed it, Saturday September 4th was International Leaders Day! And while we are all crying out for signs of [...]
Streamline and automate your company’s HR processes – Get organised – Get HRIS
Do you like a well organised and structured work environment that is easily accessible. Then the HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is the system for you. A HRIS, which is also known as a [...]
Do you need to Phone a Friend?
The famous Eddie McGuire once upon a time asked contestants, “Would you like to phone a friend”? The Proven Group asks the same question in relation to HR Support. “Would you like to phone a [...]
Effective team meetings and how to avoid conflict during discussions
Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of workplace conflict when having a meeting: when people’s ideas, decisions or actions relating directly to the job are in opposition, or when two [...]
How to use DISC profiling to build relationships and grow sales
A good salesperson knows that a selling style that engages one customer may alienate another, and will instinctively adapt their approach to suit the customer – whether they’re an [...]