Management

Pulling a sickie

Keeping track of sick days and making the office a happier place are just some of the ways to tackle absenteeism among your staff, writes Peter Done

Time flies

Learning to manage your time better will mean you look back on fewer squandered opportunities, says Ian Jerrum

Time to move on

Moving office mid-way through a lease can be difficult, but there are several options available, explains Matthew White

Man and machine

Ben Thornton explains how ‘man and machine’ can work in harmony, even for more complex trades

Broking success: Nothing to fear

MD Stuart Rootham explains why a focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions was the right strategy for RK Harrison Insurance Services and why the broker is not afraid of the competition

Beat the bullying

Brokers should know how to deal with workplace bullying or it could lead to huge costs, says Peter Done

Coaching offers leadership skills

To be the best requires training to enhance natural talents whether on the sportsfield or in the boardroom. Annie Richardson suggests coaching is a vital component of becoming a great leader

Market moves: Business as usual?

The appointment we’ve all been waiting for was finally announced last month, as the new Biba boss was revealed – and after all the gossip and speculation it’s hard to tell whether anyone was entirely surprised to discover that the new Eric Galbraith is…

Profile: You’re hired

After a long search and a series of demanding tasks, Allianz’s Chris Hanks has found his Broker Apprentice. Emmanuel Kenning reports

Maintaining morale

After the news that Aviva is freezing pay and not paying annual bonuses to executive directors, Peter Done looks at what brokers can do to maintain staff morale in the tough economic climate

Social responsibility

Social media can be a blessing and a curse for businesses but, managed correctly, the benefits can be great, explains Peter Done

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