Seeing is believing? Or believing is seeing?

Do people need to show us they can perform before we believe they are right for the business? Or do we first need to believe that our people are capable and then help them develop and flourish?
Do people need to show us they can perform before we believe they are right for the business? Or do we first need to believe that our people are capable and then help them develop and flourish?
It’s the season when everyone in the office is feeling unmotivated and run down. Waking up on a Monday morning with a cold or headache, the first inclination is to call or email in sick… so much so that sick days cost the UK economy £100bn in 2013-2014. Having a healthy, motivated and engaged workforce has compelling commercial benefits and we explore how companies can help employees enjoy their work and feel valued.