Lost at Day One

Lost at Day One

In business, we love to calculate the cost of hiring: recruitment budgets, agency fees, hours spent in interviews. But rarely does anyone count how much a company loses when a new hire quits after just one month. And yet – that’s a loss too. And often, a very...
Micromanagement kills

Micromanagement kills

I remember that time vividly – when I officially became a manager for the first time, but in reality, I was living in a constant state of control. I wasn’t just working – I was on duty. Watching every word, every email, every deadline. It felt like if I...
People Quit Bad Treatment, Not Jobs

People Quit Bad Treatment, Not Jobs

Recently, I worked on a project where my task was to understand why employees were leaving a company and find ways to address the issue. This isn’t the first time I’ve dealt with such a challenge, and honestly, the reasons for high turnover are often the same. Of...
HR: support or hindrance?

HR: support or hindrance?

Today is International HR Manager Day. This day serves as a perfect reminder that HR is not just the personnel department; it is a strategically important function upon which the success and prosperity of a company depend. It is also a great opportunity to discuss how...
Cost of quiet quitting

Cost of quiet quitting

I’ve previously written about what quiet quitting is and its causes. Now, let’s delve into the consequences for companies where there are many “quiet quitters.” On one hand, employees aren’t actually leaving. They stay at work and, in...