Leadership Skills and Management

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

Featured guides

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

Why should I create a telecommuting strategy?

Most employees would kill for it. Most employers have doubts. With the right strategy in place, telecommuting can be a winner on both counts.

What are the main employee motivation strategies?

There are many ways to help improve your employee motivation, and they’re not necessarily related to money.

Is it time to review your HR policies?

Let your HR policies be dynamic to keep up with an evolving company.

What are the benefits of developing the skills of your existing workforce?

  You don’t always need to look outside your organisation for the skills you feel  it is lacking. Often, the talent you seek already exists within your workforce, just waiting to be discovered and developed. Management insight is key to being able to pinpoint the talent you have and knowing what you need to do…