As organisations continue to modernise their operations, many HR teams are evaluating whether to introduce a Human Resource Information...

AGILE project management might sound like a buzzword, but at its core, it’s a practical approach that can transform how we implement new...

How was your weekend? Mine was great, proper family time which included a trip to the seaside with the mandatory ride on a donkey and...

Mediation can be a powerful, non-confrontational tool for any workplace. Mediation is a useful alternative to a formal HR process such...

As I'm sat writing this, it's hard to believe that the end of this month will mark one year since I left my full-time employed job and...

Feeling motivated on a Monday morning isn't something many people manage on a weekly basis. It can be difficult and this may be for a...

I've now worked with a number of organisations to conduct feasibility studies to review whether a new idea or a change in process is...

Performance appraisals can be a valuable process if done right. However, many organisations easily slip into the routine of an annual...

Knowing how to motivate people is a skill. It is something all managers strive to do and something that, done well, can have a huge...

2018 has been a truly amazing year at Tracy J Barlow Consulting. We have worked on some great projects with some wonderful clients. All...

Hello everyone So today's post is mainly my way of thanking you all for taking the time to read and engage with my website and posts....

We are now into December and it feels like this year has flown by. December is usually a time when people start thinking about the...

Whilst project managing systems implementations for clients, I often get tasked with achieving a resource saving. This might be a time...

So it's Friday afternoon, I'm sat at home working at my desk, it's drizzling outside and I've just made a cup of coffee. I thought this...

On a recent trip to Poland I got thinking about how many assumptions we make on a daily basis. The reason was that I had an image in my...

I recently delivered some sessions on basic and intermediate IT skills (Microsoft Word and PowerPoint). After the sessions it got me...

Friday 21st September will see the launch of our new online course on 'Creating a CV'. The aim of this course is to take learners...

That's the big question isn't it, when you consider whether to change career paths or simply fancy a change of scenery, the main question...

Having any sort of confrontation or tricky conversation isn't something any of us look forward to, especially at work. However, there...

Coaching skills can be used in many different situations. It is a vital skill for any people manager but is also useful for mentoring,...