If you’re thinking about something challenging, taking a break and coming back to it can be really beneficial. In...
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...
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...
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
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Discussion on resilience
What characteristics contribute to creating a resilient organisation? In this CIPD podcast, Philippa Lamb discusses why resilience is fundamental...
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...
Tame your inner-critic: how self-criticism limits employee productivity
In high pressure situations, some people doubt their own abilities to do a job well and avoid speaking up...
10 steps to talking to your boss if you’re suffering from depression or anxiety
Stress, anxiety and depression have a huge impact on our mental and physical health, yet research shows 85% of...
How to manage an insecure employee
When employees lack confidence it’s difficult to get them to perform at their best. In this Harvard Business Review...
How to handle an increased workload (and when to ask for help)
Mounting workloads are becoming the norm for many of us, and they can cause employees to feel dissatisfied in...
How to find work you love
Scott Dinsmore asked people ‘why are you doing the work you are doing?’ Many answered, ‘because someone told me...
Culture of overwork overshadows better, more balanced lives
We live in a culture of overwork and immense pressures to do more faster. This has a huge impact...
Autonomy is the best way to reward your team
Despite the negative impact on employee motivation, many companies are still micromanaging indirectly by expecting things to be done...
5 ways to implement work-life balance for employees
Research reveals that maintaining a healthy work-life balance has many positive benefits for employees and productivity. In this People...
10 ways to make work more meaningful
We spend so much time at work that it’s not surprising people want to know there’s a purpose to...
Employee engagement is a leadership commitment
The more engaged your employees are, the more productive and committed they will be. This Forbes article gives some great...
Employees perform better when they can control their space
As we learn more about what drives employee happiness, the importance of giving employees more control over when, where,...
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Four Steps to better meetings
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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...