Category Management

How managers can support workers with mental health problems

Spotting the early signs of mental health issues in employees is vital to ensure recovery and business success. Here Carl Jones looks at the problem and offers advice on helping people recover Society has changed rapidly in the last 20…

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Embracing discomfort in difficult work conversations

Bridging the gap in difficult conversations is tough. Here Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove offer ways to make it a little less painful Difficult conversations are a part of being human. This remains as true in work as it does outside.…

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Time for a reset on managing teams

In the first of a two-part article on teamwork Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s environment Working in teams today presents substantial challenges, but also big opportunities. People professionals can do much to strengthen…

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How to develop happy employees

Retaining a motivated, skilled workforce demands work says Antoinette Oglethorpe and that includes focussing on all, including your best people Engaging in regular conversations with employees about their career development is important because it helps them grow professionally. Sometimes, managers…

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Agile – an antidote to quiet quitting

As lack of motivation and engagement grips organisations Giora Morein suggests that agile methodology could be the way to re-energise flagging employees While quiet quitting isn’t new, the pandemic brought this phenomenon into sharper focus. In remote work, employees literally…

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TJ Newsflash: 19 May

Welcome to another roundup of news, research and insights from the world of talent, skills, learning and development The rise of the CLO and why it matters The World Economic Forum’s series Growth 2023 this week published its latest offering…

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Why reverse mentoring is trending in 2023

Dr Lynda Shaw explores the science and business benefits of reverse mentoring and why L&D is crucial to its success in organisations Reverse mentoring is a technique that involves pairing less experienced or younger workers with more experienced executives or…

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The importance of managers in supporting menopausal women

Michelle Robinson Hayes offers five important factors that managers need to know about the menopause Women of average menopausal age are the fastest growing in the workforce and yet the experiences of this segment are often poorly understood and overlooked.…

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