Teamwork In The Workplace And Why It Is Important. Many years of study and thousands of research hours have been spent in proving that teamwork is important in the workplace. Most managers know this and it is proven that projects are completed on time, within budget and the standard of work is very high. However, […]
The Importance of Human Resources
With years of experience in a various roles in Human Resources, Marshall Alston discusses these different roles and their importance to companies big and small. Over the past few years, the role of the HR department in a company has evolved. Their traditional role of hiring and firing staff has been broadened and now contains […]
Job Responsibilities of a Human Resources Consultant
Human resources is one of the fastest growing branches of business and as a result, the demand for HR consultants is growing exponentially. In short, a human resources consultant is there to make sure that a company’s human capital is serving the best interests of the organization. This is done in a variety of ways […]
9 Tips for Team Building in the Workplace
Working many years in human resources, Marshall Alston holds extensive experience mastering team building skills and techniques for a variety of businesses. When you are working in a team-oriented business, it is important to know how to get the best results as a team, with knowledge of both your flaws and strengths as individual workers. […]
Most Effective Leadership Styles in Business
Working in Human Resources for many years, Marshall Alston has experience interacting with a diverse group of leaders from different backgrounds with different leadership styles. The business world is filled with such a wide and diverse range of people, holding different perspectives, beliefs, backgrounds, experiences, character traits, etc. Speaking generally, leadership is all about providing […]
How to Lead an Effective and Productive Business Meeting
As a human resources leader, Marshall Alston has heard many complaints from employees about business meetings. Some say they take up valuable hours in the day, do not keep people on task, or are otherwise a waste of time. However, business meetings can in fact lead to higher productivity, innovation, and other progress if conducted […]