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February was a rollercoaster for Our Agency 🎢 We said goodbye to one of our OG employees, marking the first departure from our agencies in 4.5 years! It also marked another 1 year anniversary for a different team member Here are 3 principles that allowed us to grow and retain our team so well. 1. Self Fulfilment Principle 🙌 Our team members are welcomed on their first day and told “Job security is totally in your control, you will only ever get replaced if you aren’t fulfilling your potential.” From the off set, we aim to breed a culture of being the best version of yourself in and out of work. Just like a sports team, it’s competitive and you’re encouraged to be better - and there’s always someone chipping at the heels to get your space on the first team. 2. Our Growth Mindset Principle 📈 The team member who move on has experienced crazy personal growth over the time I’ve known her. Not only has she mastered the skills she first came to us with, but she has gained management, authority and confidence in loads of different areas. Now she is going on to create her own thing. The departure has been bittersweet, as we lost an awesome team member but the industry has gained another talented creator 3. Our Ownership Principle 🤝 At Life Like we have our infamous Friday morning training mornings. During these sessions, we hone in on a particular area of focus We remind the team that they can break barriers, get creative, and move outside of the norm. Not only can they- but this is ENCOURAGED. By constantly challenging themselves, some of the team will inevitably outgrow us. And ultimately as the Founder, that’s my goal. I’d like to wish her all the best in new ventures, can't wait to see where life takes you! We have a few openings available at the minute. Think you could fill the role? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eedbyYmF

“I got back-to-back promotions, yet I ended up feeling unhappier.“ Recently I connected with a person working in a senior leadership role, in the IT industry. After 3 back-to-back promotions, she felt overwhelmed and burned out by the continuous change in roles, added responsibilities, and even stringent deadlines which resulted in anxiety and stress. Her stress at the workplace began affecting her personal life. She reached the point where she shared, “I never wanted this as part of my growth. I did not know this would leave me so unhappy." She wanted to do something urgently as it had started to effect her personal life. And she is eager to come out of her overwhelmed state. She wanted to handle her new role without pressure, by eliminating stress and anxiety and achieving a better work-life balance. We started our sessions by identifying her values and purpose. We went deeper into what her career meant for her and what she wanted to do to thrive in her life. We made a plan of action to effective delegation and ways to hone her decision-making skills, to be more productive. And we prioritized her work through time and energy management. She looked at her life in a holistic way, and found her life's purpose and meaning within it. photo credit - internet P.S: If you feel like you lost yourself while running behind your career goals and want to balance your work and life, DM me ‘Life’ to book a free 1:1 discovery call. 

🥳🥳 Double the excellence, double the celebration! We're ecstatic to announce not one, but TWO incredible individuals as our February Employees of the Month: Nathan and Janine! 🏆🏆 Their unwavering dedication, passion, and sheer brilliance have set a new standard for excellence within our team. Now let’s dive into why they won 👇 - Nathan had an incredibly productive month, contributing to various key projects and initiatives such as: 📱 Our ASO offering 🧠 His knowledge-sharing session 🤫 Working on another upcoming offering 📊 Creating and automating internal reporting And that’s not all! He’s taken time to go out of his way to offer support, advice and useful shares regularly to the team as well as gaining a brand new client. - Janine conquered a whirlwind of tasks this month, showcasing exceptional skill in effortlessly juggling responsibilities, such as: 💙 Bi-annual reviews 🚀 Recruiting for a new role 🗓️ Planning for the year ahead 🔍 Leading calibration sessions - 👏👏 What a month! Let's raise the roof and give them the thunderous applause they truly deserve! 🌟 🌟 #EmployeesOfTheMonth #TeamExcellence #CelebratingSuccess

Something a little different today - I'm having some #thursdaythoughts 🧠 I've worked in Hospitality since I was 17 and have met some characters along the way, good and bad! Pondering on what I've learnt from my experiences: ✨ Don't abuse a management position - unfortunately not everyone is cut out for it! ✨ Lead as you wish to have been led ✨ Take everything with a pinch of salt, otherwise your brain will never sleep ✨ Have fun! You're at work most of the time ✨ Don't take credit for other employees efforts and ideas - everyone deserves rightful recognition ✨ Respect the 'small' people the most ✨ You can never compete with the favoured ones, no matter how good you are at your job! ✨ You position will be replaced within days, so don't miss out on anything life offers ✨ Fight for the good ones, otherwise they will go and smash it somewhere else! ✨ Inspire and nurture people, you don't know how you will effect their future ✨ Keep it real at all times! The right people will respect you for this Here's me working on Xmas day in 2015 and I didn't care because I LOVED my job and the people surrounding me there. False people will continue to be false, all you can do is just be the best version of you everyday 💖(I was also a few lbs lighter but who's looking 🤣) #hospitalitycareers #hospitalityindustry #motivationalpost #realsideoflinkedin

As the new month kicks off, one of the key things you should bring into any role/job is your uniqueness, which is a combination of your skills, attitude, values, experience and your network. Here are some activities to help you improve your personal brand this February. Which do you find most useful? #personalbranding #personalbrand #newmonth #personaldevelopment

🔥 Passion. Integrity. Creativity. Happiness. Person-centeredness. These are more than just words to us at POSSabilities; they're the driving force behind our amazing team! 🌟 Each month, we honor our dedicated staff who embody these values and ensure they receive the recognition they truly deserve. Plus, there's a bonus - a chance to win a voucher! 🎁 🎉👏 And the winner for August is... (drum roll please 🥁)... Karen Sharples! Karen has shown exceptional flexibility over the last few weeks, covering extra shifts at short notice. Her commitment to our team and those we serve is a perfect example of our values in action! Congratulations, Karen! 🙌 📣 We also want to applaud everyone who was nominated this month! Each of you is a winner in our eyes. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our values don't go unnoticed. You all help POSSabilities shine brighter each day. 🌟 Are you passionate, creative, and full of integrity? Do you want to be part of a team that values happiness and person-centered approaches? Check out the links below: 🔗 [Your Job Pack]: Explore the exciting opportunities we offer: https://lnkd.in/eDQfaUHC 🔗 [Want to Work for POSSabilities?]: Discover how you can join our fantastic team: https://lnkd.in/eHQvqWmz 👍 Continue living our values, spreading positivity, and making a difference in people's lives. Together, we create a brighter future for everyone. 💙 #POSSabilities #TeamRecognition #ValuesMatter

Here's how to tell if you stayed at your company too long. When you start your new job, you'll hear things like: - You're the best! - How is your family? - It's great working with you! - We're thrilled you joined our team! - Let's collaborate to solve this problem. - We couldn't solve this issue without you. - The idea you presented was outstanding! - Let's discuss your career goals each month. This is the environment you experience when you are an appreciated member of a healthy team and company. Initially, it might feel as though you're living a dream. It's not a dream. You're simply receiving well-deserved and long-overdue recognition.

Media Account Managers, Talent Economy and our clients can't get enough of you! Here are three reasons why NOW is the time to explore a new opportunity and not January... 🎖 Commencing your new role before November gives you the chance to get runs on the board and prep your patch for the December rush, as opposed to starting cold in Jan. 🎖 Be onboarded into your new team and be a part of the culture, so you aren't saying hello or farewell at the Christmas party! More seriously, onboarding in Oct/Nov will be more efficient and productive, avoiding the disruption that the summer holiday period (Dec to Feb) brings to ensure YOU are focussed and delivering results as soon as possible. 🎖 Everyone has their ✨ new year new me ✨ moment and starts the job search in Jan, meaning the market is more competitive and you will be amongst the masses in your search. Don't 'quiet quit' and coast the rest of the year, you're better than that - If you're feeling the need for change, do it now. Get the jump on your development, and start now! We've got plenty of opportunities to talk to you about - Contact us today 💌 [email protected]

How do you feel and behave when starting a new job? Today marks the end of my week 4 at Ferrero and I am loving it! 🚀 Every day I have been more grateful and enthusiastic about my role, team and employer, while happily “drinking from the firehose” as expected. Sharing 5 important tips I have been conscientiously adopting when joining a new company. 👫 Get to know the people you will work with. This includes your manager, immediate team, adjacent teams, and anyone else who will directly or indirectly have an impact on your goals, strategy and day-to-day operations. In your intros go beyond the job, get to know a bit about their life outside the office, as much as they are willing to share. 💡 Clarify expectations with your manager(s) and team. It’s always helpful to reiterate upfront the alignment over the responsibilities you will have. The real journey is often a little different from what you heard during the interview process. Find out if there are unspoken plans to involve you in additional projects beyond your understanding. 📊 Learn broadly about the business and culture. I moved from an American-based company to an Italian-based company [🇺🇸 ➡️ 🇮🇹]. I have been observing norms and manners when interacting with others and handling situations. I am also intentionally seeking knowledge outside my IT function - inquiring about Sales, Trade, Marketing, Finance, Procurement and HR. Give yourself time to learn. 📝 Figure out the best way to align with your manager(s). From the simple things such as chat or email preference, to the more complex things such as expectations, goals, and what your success should look like. Remember that your relationship with your manager(s) is a 2-way street. 🥳 Have fun and bring your best attitude! Be curious to learn about everything and nothing. Be courteous and respectful. You will find that most everyone is happy to help. And remember that you are still in the honeymoon phase. Enjoy it while it lasts! I am only highlighting a few pointers here, I do recognize there are many more to consider. If I can recommend a book to help you onboard at a new company and/or role, check out “The First 90 Days” by Michael D. Watkins. You will find it inspiring and it will help you properly integrate and address critical blindspots from the get go. #ferrero #proudferrerian #onboarding #newjob #first30days #first90days #team #alignment #awareness #companyculture #sweetpackagedfood [Photo courtesy of Daniel Basek, MBA, PMP - a selection of his business book collection]

A few months ago I took on a new role: mom to my daughter Teagan. In many ways, becoming a new mom was like starting any other new leadership position. Here’s a recap of my new hire journey… 💡 Years prior: Learn about a cool role and daydream about what it would be like. 🙌🏽 Months prior: I got the job! Share the news proudly with loved ones. ⁉️ Days prior: Feeling jittery… Do I really want this job? Will I be successful? 👶🏽 First week: New hire orientation. Meet-and-greet with my new colleague. She’s great! 🥱 First month: Reality sets in. New role keeps me up at night. Dealing with difficult personalities. 📚 Month two: Wish there were more training… or hours in the day… there’s so much to do. 🛣️ Month three: Form a vision for the future and hire a great team. 🎉 100 days: Find joy in my work and see the impact of my efforts. It’s the best job ever!