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Did your skipped workouts and holiday indulgence actually help your brain? Surprising science says… Yes!

Ricci Masero 10 January 2025
Neurogenesis, synapses, pathways… Ricci Masero explains the importance of having a break for your brain If you’re feeling a bit guilty about missing some gym sessions and indulging in chocolate […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Features For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Leadership Management Organisational development Psychology

Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

Jo Cook 9 January 2025
Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations […]...
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Business and industry Change Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For people managers For senior L&D Psychology

Lessons from anthropology: A new lens to understand organisational culture 

Lucy Cox 20 December 2024
How the study of what makes us human can enable more meaningful behaviour at work – with insights from business psychologist, Lucy Cox  Grasping workplace behaviour is no easy task. […]...
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Coaching & mentoring Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Neuroscience Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist 

Anita Guru 13 December 2024
Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth 

Steve Macaulay 12 December 2024
Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore resilience through Kintsugi – and finding gold after a setback In everyday work situations, it is unrealistic to expect that everything goes to plan. […]...
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Business and industry For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Opinion Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

From holiday relaxation to work reality: Ease your return to the office routine 

Lesley Cooper 14 October 2024
Struggling to settle back into work after a holiday? Try these strategies to maximise productivity. Lesley Cooper has your three-step plan   As your much-anticipated holiday comes to an end, […]...
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Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Managing teams Mental health Psychology Wellbeing

Unlocking hope and belonging: The hidden keys to employee wellbeing and retention  

Brad Smith 23 August 2024
The impact of hope, belonging and manager support in transforming employee wellbeing and mental health. Insights from Brad Smith  Research has shown that resilience offers organisations many competitive advantages. Highly […]...
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Business and industry Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Management Managing teams Mental health Psychology Talent Teams Technology Wellbeing

Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

Thom Dennis 26 June 2024
A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s […]...
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