The biggest cause of acute mental health issues is stress – and I think attempts to tackle this in the workplace can turn into a sham. The rise in Wellbeing initiatives makes it feel like mental health is being considered but too often these programs are being badly implemented; used as a tick box exercise […]
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We have this amazing opportunity right now to change how we work, for the better. Some people and companies are fully embracing this chance but others, well, they’re not. I don’t think we should look at ‘hybrid is the new way of working’, many of us have been working in a hybrid / agile /
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Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed seeing friends and going out for dinner as Covid restrictions ease in the UK. However, I did find some conversations confrontational and uncomfortable and wanted to reassure those who have had similar experiences. Yes, it is connected to lockdown living. Yes, it may well impact relationships at
Can we relearn social etiquette? Read More »
Even at the best of times, starting a new job can be daunting. Getting to know your new colleagues, working out ‘how we do things around here’, navigating everything from office politics to a new IT system – or simply finding somewhere that does your coffee just the way you like it. So, imagine joining
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Are you struggling to motivate your team whilst we continue to work from home for the foreseeable? Here are some ideas that might help.
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Read More »
In my previous blog ‘HUMAN RESOURCES: Why archaic stereotypes are stunting business potential…’ I argued that AI is humanising HR, rather than diminishing its prominence. Now, I investigate some recent statistics regarding Human Resources and AI and how I believe it all points to a more strategic role for HR professionals in the future. Reshaping
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Recently someone said to me at an event: ‘You are in Human Resources? You’re definitely not an HR person. The HR team in our company is just about admin; they’re really unfriendly and I would never trust them with anything’.
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How many of us know that we should move away from our desks and switch off from technology when we eat our lunch? Yet, how many days a week do you just sit in front of your computer checking your phone whilst quickly eating your lunch ‘al desko’? Fika encourages you to change these habits and actually have a chat to colleagues.
FIKA FRIDAY: Let’s start a cinnamon bun revolution… Read More »
How many times have you felt afraid to raise an issue, a failing, or a concern? What if, instead, you felt supported to raise any concern? And imagine how much more effective and perhaps satisfied you would feel – and your team. And if you’re a boss, envisage an environment of openness, courage and curiosity and how motivating that can be for those you lead.
Psychological safety: the launch pad for high-performance at work?? Read More »
A senior exec once said to me: ‘I can see how agile working is a benefit, but only for experienced staff members who already know what they’re doing’. Well, some might say learning happens during watercooler conversations or ear-wigging more senior people in meetings or on the phone. But, let’s say a ‘junior’ member of the team is on research duty, why is the office a more productive environment than, say, a home or a library? For me, this comment emphasised a lack of trust in their team as a whole and smacked of closed mindedness.
Flexible working: all you need is… trust Read More »
