PR and Communications executives will often measure their communications' plans success from an external perspective, however, it’s crucial to measure the success of the internal communications plans in place. What are best practices for internal communications? Indeed, some companies are approaching Internal Communication as a separate beast altogether. At the end of the day, your…
Starting a new year can feel like starting a fresh, new, clean slate. It can also make us take stock of our accomplishments in the previous year and can make us take an introspective look and see what requires improvements. Indeed, our accomplishments, (or lack thereof) can often motivate us to do better and be…
Workforce demands have indubitably shifted. The workforce is aging albeit more diverse with increasingly different needs and priorities. A globalised and more digital modern world means that the way one connects with and finds new talent has changed. A radical shift in mindset left the working landscape irrecognisable from what it was before. Remote work…
With a new week comes a fresh start. The weekend allows you to decompress and unwind. For some, the weekend may also be about catching up with and juggling home life, chores, and an array of other responsibilities. If you're prone to the latter, preparing for Monday on Friday, will definitely help you feel less…
Our latest survey asked local businesses about their latest CSR, or Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for 2023. The overwhelming majority of respondents - 82% - will invest in CSR efforts. Why is CSR so important today and which areas are most likely to benefit? Read on as we delve into this. The European Commission defines…
At Keepmeposted, we post around a thousand jobs a month. Given Christmas is upon us, we would love to somehow give back to the community, and we thought, why not contribute to the Lovin Milied Challenge - the KMP way! This means that from now until the 20th of December, for every job posted on…
Christmas is a time for giving. There is collective power in offices that is often underutilised. One person can make a difference, let alone the force of a whole group of people. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to show some Corporate Social Responsibility and really make a difference. Here are some ideas of how your…
A recent Keepmeposted survey has shown that people in Malta want a Christmas shutdown and would take days off anyway during this period. In this article, we’ll be delving deeper into this statistic. Whilst this remains true for the overall majority, this does not remain a strong majority for the younger cohort of respondents, of…
Christmas staff parties: love them or hate them? They sure make for some great next-day water-cooler chatter. Perhaps, Sandra’s, from Accounts, awesome karaoke singing debut got you talking, or it was the (slightly) inappropriate Secret Santa gifts, or discovering Michael from IT makes the most delicious gingerbread cookies. There’s always something to be said about…
You’d be forgiven if you think that, in Malta, everyone celebrates Christmas one way or another. Perhaps through a staff party, a gathering of friends, or a family event. In fact, in our recent Keepmeposted survey, we asked workers in Malta. The exact portion of people in Malta who celebrate Christmas is 72%. This means…
How common is it for local workers to ask for a pay raise and how often do they expect a raise? A recent Keepmeposted survey asked workers in Malta. The majority of respondents (56%) have asked for a raise - and this trend is consistent across genders, age groups and career levels. It seems to…
Would you leave your job if you didn’t get the pay raise you’ve been angling for? According to our latest survey, the vast majority of employees in Malta would not. When asked if they would leave their job, the majority (63.9%) said no, while 32% said yes and 4% said they don’t know. Men are…
Would you rather get a raise or be allowed to work from home? In Keepmeposted’s recent survey on salary raises, we asked this question and discovered that the overwhelming majority (73%) of workers in Malta aged 18-75 would choose a pay raise over the opportunity to work from home. The result seems to contradict other…
Getting a raise might not be as difficult as some believe. Turns out the main thing you need to do is get the confidence to actually demand one. According to Keepmeposted’s recent survey about salary raises, two-thirds of workers in Malta who asked for a raise were successful, even if they weren’t all happy with…
Once the dust has settled, and the right candidate is chosen, there is another part of the recruitment process that is often (unfortunately) overlooked by Hiring Managers and employers – the dreaded email to unsuccessful candidates. It would be useful to build a template email to ease the process and make it more straightforward when…
Everyone performs at their best and happiest when they can be themselves. We all want to be valued for exactly who we are. Differences at the place of work are a positives which should be celebrated. People from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences will bring more to the table and make the company stronger. Research…
At some point in a manager or leader’s life, there comes a time where one must communicate negative feedback to an employee. This may be due to underperformance, disengagement at work or interpersonal issues with another team member. However, it needs to come from a place of motivating your employee to do better rather than…
Companies that show their employees a warm welcome are definitely on their way to better chances of employee retention and higher levels of engagement. It is a worthwhile investment to engage your new employees at an early stage. There are many ways to engage a new employee and set up a good foundation. Doing this will…
Making sure your team is healthy is part of your growth as a manager, and the mark of a true leader. Whether it’s positive, negative, or constructive feedback it is important to know what’s up with your team and to keep a pulse on what’s helping or blocking your team. Collecting honest feedback helps you…
Workplace stress has a psychological, as well as physical impact on your employees. Whilst feeling under pressure at times is normal, it can become excessive and work-related stress. This can quickly become one of the most daunting obstacles. One must keep in mind that different people have different ways of dealing with stress, as well…
Research by the International Workplace Group shows that 72% of office workers prefer a hybrid work arrangement rather than a pay rise. A mix of working from home and the office would have a positive impact on creativity, solving problems and building relationships. The work-from-anywhere model is not a perk anymore – it has become a requirement…
