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Finding happiness through breaks
If you’re thinking about something challenging, taking a break and coming back to it can be really beneficial. In...
How to make your one to ones with employees more productive
It’s important to check in regularly with your employees but how can you make the best use of the...
What to do when you don’t understand an assignment from your boss
When you don’t understand a job assignment, you need to ask for clarification. In this Business Insider article, Shana...
How to clarify job responsibilities with bosses
In an ideal world, our job descriptions would clearly state all of our responsibilities and duties. However, job descriptions...
Rest – work less to do more
Those who take periodic rests can deliver brilliant work again and again. Those who don’t rest run the risk...
4 innocent questions you can ask to clear up confusing directions
Ever left a meeting feeling confused about the directions your boss has given and unclear about what to do...
To motivate employees show them how they’re helping customers
Research reveals that connecting employees with those who benefit from their work boosts employee motivation. This Harvard Business Review article...
Manipulate time with these powerful 20 time management tips
Some people are able to get the most out of every minute of the day. Why? Because they know...
Why being nice to your coworkers is good for business
How you treat people in the workplace can affect their mental health and performance. In this TED Talk video,...
Beating burnout – managing energy in the email age
Instead of finishing the working day and going home to relax, we’re taking our work home with us, meaning...
Tips for a stress-free vacation
When you take a break from work, are you really switching off? In this Happy Ways podcast, Jon Nielson...
We’re Only Human – Addressing the Skills Gap in the Workplace
The workplace is changing fast and the skills employees will need in 5 years are going to be very...
7 practices of extraordinary workplace teams
Direct, clear communication ensures employees are focusing on a shared vision and are developing healthy working relationships. In this...
Discussion on resilience
What characteristics contribute to creating a resilient organisation? In this CIPD podcast, Philippa Lamb discusses why resilience is fundamental...
Learning to learn: a look at today’s learning organisations
Creating a learning culture ensures your team have a shared vision and also helps individuals master their skills. In...
5 tips for making progress in your career while staying at your current job
You don’t have to find a new job to advance your career. Your current job probably offers challenges and...
How to create a new job at your current company
If you don’t see much opportunity for growth in your current job role but enjoy working for your employer,...
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The language of understanding
The meaning in two people’s heads is never exactly the same, and it is often significantly different even when...
Dealing with distractions
We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...