We are sitting for 9.3 hours a day, which is more than we’re sleeping and this has huge health...
Forget the pecking order at work
Many organisations still use ‘the superchicken model’, placing value on ‘star employees’ who outperform others. However, this can lead...
A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter
Sometimes the most simple work that you think is ‘low value’ can have the biggest impact on your customers....
How to save the world (or at least yourself) from bad meetings
When you have been invited to a meeting but given no information about why you’re required to go or...
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...
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...
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...
Mastering the basics of communication
Many of us have something to say, but don’t take the time to think about the best way to...
How to communicate more effectively in the workplace
In order for a team to reach their goal or finish a project, it’s critical that everyone communicates. But...
How to lead effective team meetings
Effective meetings are a good tool for getting your team working together to make decisions and solve problems. This...
8 tips to improve team collaboration
Teams that operate seamlessly enhance productivity and results. But when a team breaks down, it creates disruption and decreases...
Get rid of unhealthy competition in your team
We’re taught from an early age that there’s nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition. But in the...
5 ways to get better at asking for help
On the surface it may seem like your employees aren’t collaborating but more often than not, it isn’t because...
The right way to ask for help at work
Sometimes we stop ourselves from asking for help when we need it in fear of annoying our boss or...
7 things you should know about competition in the workplace
Research shows that we are more motivated by intrinsic factors, such as the drive to do well, than extrinsic...
Competition at work – positive or positively awful?
Too much competition among employees can cause stress and prevent your team from being able to collaborate effectively. In...
4 occasions where you should ask for help at work
Many people perceive asking for help as a weakness and approaching someone for assistance can make us feel anxious....
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Four Steps to better meetings
Meetings use a great deal of time in some companies, so first do a cost-benefit analysis - who will...
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...