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Reducing burnout in remote working
Luke Smith on recognising and mitigating burnout in the age of remote work Deloitte’s Workplace Burnout Survey revealed, “Nearly 70 percent of professionals feel their employers are not doing enough to prevent or alleviate burnout within their organization.” This is probably because these employers have not acknowledged burnout as real and serious. In addition, 21% of respondents in the same survey agreed their company doesn’t have any programmes or initiatives to prevent or alleviate burnout. If companies don’t recognise burnout,…
Coaching in nature
Lesley Roberts explores the benefits of taking our coaching conversations out into the great outdoors Nature has a wonderful power of putting things right, if allowed free play. James Platt, 1883 Imagine if we let nature into our coaching work. Not just taking our coaching conversation outside but stepping back and letting nature play an equal part in the relationship with our coachees. What would we mean by that and what would it bring? When we coach outdoors there are…
3 ways to handle toxic positivity
Managers taking an over positive view of problems can be detrimental to staff morale Connor Campbell shares his perspective on this trend. The workplace can have many stresses – from tense relationships with co-workers to overwhelming workloads. Whilst some degree of stress in the workplace is normal, there are occasions in which these grievances need to be addressed seriously by management. When an employee chooses to report their concerns to their manager, they should be provided with a safe, anonymous…
4 ways to improve employee productivity
Luke Smith offers some methods to improve relationships with your staff and greater success As the dust settles on the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2023 is now well underway, there has been a noticeable shift in how employees think about work and how companies are adjusting to these evolving viewpoints. The standard workplace is now more remote than ever before, and a greater reliance on technology forces HR and leadership to think about how they can adjust to ensure…
Five key coaching questions to ask your team
Rosie Nice demonstrates some easy ways to start, manage and conclude a successful coaching session Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand and transform your team’s performance? Research by Gallup found an enormous 70% of the variance in team engagement is determined solely by the manager so, as a leader, your impact on the motivation, wellbeing and productivity of your team is pivotal. Reflective coaching has the power to be your very own magic wand, enabling you…
Six steps to support neurodiverse talent at work
In another article on supporting wellbeing at work Cass Coulston and Ricardo Twumasi examine neurodiversity Neurodiversity is an inclusive way of viewing, respecting, and valuing the evolutionary variety and necessity of differences in neurological functioning. Neurodiversity has been defined as “atypical” neurological functioning and encompasses a range of unconventional thinking patterns including but not limited to: autism spectrum condition (ASC), developmental coordination disorder (DCD), dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The neurodiversity framework shifts the focus on these conditions from a medical model…
6 New Year’s resolutions for a healthy business
Jeremy Campbell offers advice on achieving our goals in the coming year – both at work and at home New year, new start, new approach. How often have we thought that with a rush of renewal? How often have we then gone back to doing what we’ve always done within a few days? Thursday January the 19th, 2023 is officially “Quitters’ Day”. That’s the day when most of us abandon our attempts to change the way we are. Why do most of us…
5 top tips to avoid commitment drift
Is your organisation’s DEI strategy losing direction? Suzanne Zudiker shines a light on how L&D can get it back on track A lot of progress has been made in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space over the last 12 months. But, in the face of recession fears, rising inflation and post-pandemic supply chain disruption, there is a danger of 2023 becoming the year of commitment drift. However, with the right approach, it is possible for training professionals to maintain…
Supporting creativity in corporate environments
Luke Smith investigates the importance of creativity and how it can improve business outcomes No matter your industry, you undoubtedly rely on some element of creative content and/or design to connect with your target audience. Even the most highly professional sectors need to have creative individuals on board to build a brand identity and make your products or services more approachable and appealing. Because of that, it’s essential to support creative work in the corporate world – including each individual…
Put people first
Molly Courtice on why supporting employee wellbeing is more than just an engagement strategy
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