Leadership Skills and Management

Topics include: HR management skills, mentorship programs, off-site management and more.

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Pregnant Worker
How can I avoid making an unfair dismissal when downsizing?
Employees due for parental leave during a downsizing can't be easily targeted for redundancy. Be more aware of their rights to avoid discrimination
Training at the front of house
How do I manage a new employee?
First impressions count and this couldn't be truer than when you're helping a new employee integrate into your team.
Manager leading her employee in a workplace mentorship programme.
Strategies for a Strong Workplace Mentoring Programme
Studies show that workplace mentoring programmes have huge benefits for employees across a company. Build your team today by posting jobs at Monster.
An effective manager addressing her staff while holding a cup of coffee.
What Makes an Effective Manager?
What makes an effective manager? Employee relationships, consistent communication and instructing by example are just a few notable characteristics.
A manager addresses two of his employees while smiling.
21 Types of Bosses
There are many different types of bosses out there, some better than others. Find out how your management style may translate to your employees.
Self-motivated employee, sipping coffee and working at her desk.
The Importance of Self-Motivation at Work
Self-motivated employees can have a huge impact on the success of your business. Find the best candidates by posting your jobs on Monster.

All guides

Strategies for a Strong Workplace Mentoring Programme
Studies show that workplace mentoring programmes have huge benefits for employees across a company. Build your team today by posting jobs at Monster.
What Makes an Effective Manager?
What makes an effective manager? Employee relationships, consistent communication and instructing by example are just a few notable characteristics.
21 Types of Bosses
There are many different types of bosses out there, some better than others. Find out how your management style may translate to your employees.
The Importance of Self-Motivation at Work
Self-motivated employees can have a huge impact on the success of your business. Find the best candidates by posting your jobs on Monster.
Key Tips for Motivating Employees Across Different Cultures
Part of managing a diverse workforce is motivating employees across different cultures. Find the best candidates with free job postings on Monster.
Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees
When it comes to managing difficult employees, it's crucial to handle the problem before it becomes toxic. Post your job openings and more at Monster.
Effective Leadership Actions
Effective leadership means cultivating relationships and taking action. Find the right people for your teams by posting a job for free on Monster.
Make Your Company a Great Place to Work
Cultivate a company culture that makes your business a great place to work with these tips. Post your jobs and attract great talent with Monster.
Managing Emotions in the Workplace
Handling emotions in the workplace can be a tricky challenge for employees and supervisors. Post job openings and find the right candidates at Monster.
How to Address Poor Work Performance
Poor work performance can cost your business dearly. Part of performance management is hiring the right candidates. Post your open jobs on Monster.co.uk.
How to Stop Workplace Bullying and Intimidation
Here are some tips on how to stop workplace bullying, which is not only stressful for targets of the abuse, but also detrimental to your company's success.
How to Make an Employee Gender Transition Plan
An employee gender transition plan should be part your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. This is how to make it happen.
Hiring Transgender Employees: 7 Tips
Follow these tips to learn how to create inclusive recruiting and HR practices when interviewing and hiring transgender workers.
Monster Hiring Podcast – Coming out of Lockdown

SME Hiring Guide – Coming out of Lockdown In this B2B podcast, we look at the challenges being faced by SMEs as they start to reopen, and start hiring again, as we come out of lockdown. What will the market be like? What do I need to consider before re-opening and where can I find…

5 Ways To Support Furloughed Workers 

With the Government’s furlough scheme now extended until October, furloughed employees are going to be worried and naturally employees want to know how they can provide some support. But with the scheme unfamiliar to all, and various rules in place, it can be a tricky area to navigate. Here Monster.co.uk shares five ways to support…

You Need to Make Your Meetings More Efficient

Even as we working remotely, we are getting together more than ever. That’s not necessarily productive. With the average UK employee wasting nearly 13 working days every year in unproductive meetings. In fact, nine out of ten workers admit that a third of each 60 minute meeting is a waste of company time. You need to…