It’s all about understanding each other better at work! Effective communication and understanding among colleagues are amongst the key factors in fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. Building good work relationships helps individuals to understand each other better, collaborate more efficiently, resolve conflicts, and foster an atmosphere of trust and respect.
We can all be different, act differently and behave in a unique way. This is perfectly fine if we manage to still respect and trust each other in the right way. Every player is unique and must play his/her important role for the success of the team. This is where the focus needs to be. We need to focus more on the current characteristics of the team whilst still aiming to win and achieve the desired results.
Time to shift our focus. It is now the time to stop looking the wrong way since this won’t allow entrepreneurs and decision-makers to set the right direction for their people and the organisation. It is only the team, the people, who will make it happen and achieve the results.
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” This quote by Alexander Den Heijer is one that can shift our perspective immediately. To enhance understanding and foster better communication in the workplace, let’s make sure to active listen, embrace diversity, communicate clearly and respectfully, embrace empathy, promote open communication, engage in team building activities and promote learning and development to help people develop their soft skills in order to enhance work relationships.
We all have the power to improve workplace harmony as we are all part of the team. This is the only way to create an environment where employees understand and support one another and feel that amazing sense of belonging.
With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning for that extra help your business needs to thrive. Jobsplus is reaching out to all innovative and ambitious employers who could use an extra set of hands, or ten, during the sunny months ahead.
MORE hands on deck, MORE productivity, MORE creativity, and ultimately, MORE success!
Jobsplus is curating a Summer Job Bank giving you the opportunity to submit vacancies and reach out to students in various educational institutions who are eager to gain valuable work experience, boost their resumes, and make some extra cash during their summer break.
Get started with Jobsplus today!
Post a summer job through the portal on www.jobsplus.gov.mt or the link below.
Please ensure that the employment type selected is that of SUMMER WORK.
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Consolidating your business’s sales front with your back-end and online stores is critical in today’s fast-paced retail environment. However, moving from a traditional cash register to a cloud POS system is often seen as a complex task. Business owners get lost in the myriad of tools available, the legal and local VAT compliance jargon and what hardware suits the point of sale needs. This transition becomes an overwhelming task amidst the day-to-day running of the business.
Do you need help keeping your inventory streamlined across your online and in-store sales channels?
With the right cloud apps, selling is made easy – with one POS to manage your entire business, take payments and deliver first-class customer service. Additionally, you can have a seamless link between all your sales stores with one product catalogue, and process and dispatch your orders smoothly!
By integrating your in-store card payment services with your POS system, you can streamline the checkout process and reduce the potential risks associated with manual price entry in the card machine. This integration helps to minimize errors in payment processing. Furthermore, it can reduce the inconvenience of following up with customers for incorrect payment processing. In short, integrating your in-store card payment services with your POS system can ensure a smooth and hassle-free checkout experience for you and your customers.
Connecting your point-of-sale (POS) system with your website and accounting tools can help ensure a seamless data flow across your organization. By automating data transfer between these systems, you can reduce the need for manual data entry and minimize the potential for errors and discrepancies in your records. In addition, this integration allows you to keep track of your inventory, sales, and financial data in real time, which can help you make informed decisions and streamline your operations. Connecting your POS, website, and accounting tools can help you save time, reduce costs, and improve the accuracy of your data.
Need help to figure out where to start? The right partner will help you find the right path
Understandably, business owners may feel apprehensive about changing how their operations are run. However, this seemingly daunting task can become much more manageable with the help of the right technology and a reliable partner. By leveraging the expertise of these partners, businesses can delegate the responsibility of managing the complexity of implementing new technologies and focusing on their core operations. Ultimately, with the proper support and guidance, adopting new technology can become a more accessible and achievable task.
There has never been a better time for your retail operations to embrace technology and adopt tools provided by the cloud to power your business into the future.
How can a retail tech partner help?
Transitioning to cloud apps can feel intimidating, but with the help of experienced specialists, this exercise can be relatively painless, with minimal disruptions to your business operations. The critical step is understanding your pain points and business challenges, which involves defining, mapping, and comprehending your business needs. It’s important to start with the “why” to ensure your business objectives align with the cloud app’s capabilities in the market. The role of a cloud specialist is to identify the best app(s) that match your business operations. To avoid unpleasant surprises, this process must be thoroughly discussed with you, the customer.
In conclusion, elevate your retail business with a comprehensive inventory management system to streamline your in-store, online, and cross-channel fulfilment. With the ability to integrate seamlessly with your existing e-commerce stores and other sales channels, this solution can be easily implemented into your business operations. By unifying your stock management, you can better understand your inventory levels and avoid overselling or underselling products. Additionally, with an integrated system, you can efficiently fulfil orders from various sales channels, improving customer satisfaction and increasing sales. Implementing a unified stock management system can help boost your retail business’s efficiency and profitability.
Earlier today the Malta Chamber of SMEs held an introductory meeting with the newly appointed Transport Malta CEO Mr. Jonathan Borg.
During this introductory meeting, SME Chamber CEO highlighted the importance the Transport industry is for our members, given the array of sectors the Malta Chamber of SMEs represents including;
Chauffeur-driven
Car Rental and Leasing
Goods Distributors (supply chain)
Pleasure Boat Operators
Jeep Tour Operators
Vintage Vehicles
Ship Agents
VRT Operators
Large Passenger Transport – (Unscheduled Bus Service)
New Car importers
Second hand Car Importers
Maritime Pilots
Cargo Hauliers
Members representing different transport related sectors introduced themselves and gave an overview of the main stumbling blocks concerning their operation.
Whilst thanking the Transport Malta CEO and his team for their support so far, the SME Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to support Transport Malta for the benefit of its members and the country in general.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs held a meeting with the Foundation for Transport, Chairman Mr Michael Callus and Director General Ms Jeannette Axisa to discuss the possibility of future collaborations.
Malta Chamber of SMEs Deputy President Mr Philip Fenech and Head of Policy Mr Andrew Aquilina participated during this meeting.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs currently holding a Webinar on current & upcoming grant schemes for businesses in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for European Funds.
Mr Claude Sammut, DG at the Managing Authority explained the various available schemes for SMEs. The webinar is being moderated by the Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo.
Earlier today members of the Malta Chamber of SMEs executive council met a delegation from Wales and discussed possible collaboration opportunities.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs was represented by the Deputy President Mr Philip Fenech and council members Mario Debono and Robert Micallef and EU Affairs executive Jamie Tanti.
Malta Chamber of SMEs salutes the cherished memory of Carlo Cini who served as GRTU President for several years.
The organisation had a long-standing bond with its past President Carlo Cini who also served for many years as President of the Petrol Station Committee.
During his tenures Mr Cini led the retailers’ opposition to the introduction of VAT. He also led several industrial disputes and action with the authorities in representation of Petrol Stations.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs’ President, Council, CEO and staff send their condolences to his family during this difficult time.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with MISCO has today published the results of the SME Barometer® for Quarter 1, 2023
The representative survey conducted amongst 415 businesses in Malta found that the majority of businesses are still facing issues related to Employee Shortages (19%) and also an increase in Inflation (14%) . Other issues highlighted include Issues related with late payments (9%), unfair competition (9%), skills mismatch (7%) and Banking Information & Compliance Requirements (6%) amongst others. Issues highlighted in earlier surveys such as Processing of TCN VISA Applications scored lower (4%), demonstrating an improvement in the processing of applications.
Businesses also noted that the Increase in Inflation and the need for more Good Governance are the two main concerns they businesses would like the government to improve upon and address.
The SME Chamber notes that businesses are giving priority to quality in all aspects of their business operation. Additionally, the barometer also reflected that the international situation is still leading to a high level of uncertainty, given its volatility. This was clearly evident in the appetite level of businesses to invest during the next 12 months, with 55% stating they are not sure.
Inflation also ranked as a top most issues faced by businesses both in their day to day running of their business but also when it comes to serving their consumers. Finally, businesses acknowledge the important role the government plays in shifting economic trajectory and in attracting new sectors.
