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Olympic Leadership Lessons

As well as serving as a timely reminder of triumph of the human spirit, here are some other important leadership lessons we can extract from this year’s Olympic competitors:

Dan Sly

Fri 13 Aug

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Overcoming Uncertainty: A Manager’s Guide

In all honesty, we’ve probably lost count of the number of times we have heard the phrase “times of uncertainty” since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, despite its overuse, the truth of this sentiment cannot be denied. With that in mind, it’s seems rational to question “How do we create more certainty in our lives and work?” In truth, the answer is quite simple; we don’t, we learn to accept, and dare we say, even embrace it.

Dan Sly

Fri 06 Aug

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Teaching your staff personal finance skills

76% of employees are living paycheck to paycheck. 62% of employees say paying monthly expenses is their biggest financial concern. 51% of employees consistently carry balances on their credit cards.

Paul Snell

Thu 05 Aug

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The Hybrid Workplace

Dare we say it, we may be on the cusp of a return to (relative) normality. However, will the workplace as we once knew it ever be the same again? If recent research is to be believed, the good old days of office 9 to 5’s may soon be forced to make way for the new world of hybrid working.

Dan Sly

Wed 14 Jul

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Grief in the Workplace – Creating an Empathic Leadership Approach

Grief can come from experiencing a range of circumstances; not only personal family, friends or loved ones but also ‘professional’ such as the loss of colleagues, clients, patients or customers. Another area which is sometimes overlooked is that of ‘anticipatory’ grief where there is a diagnosis of terminal illness or a chronic condition.

Jane Savage

Mon 12 Jul

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Employee Burnout: The Second Pandemic

Are you working from home or living at work? In the current climate, you could be forgiven for struggling to differentiate between the two. Whether it be increasing professional demands, 24/7 access to work emails, or simply still trying to figure out the nuances of Zoom, our professional and personal identities have become ever more intertwined, and whilst we could be lauded (and rightly so) for going above and beyond to ensure our businesses continue to thrive in the face of adversity, we must not forget to also respond appropriately to the internal messages being provided by our body, with the subject title - “Warning: burnout imminent”.

Dan Sly

Fri 02 Jul

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Exploring Servant Leadership

Whilst the fulfilment of a company’s strategic objectives very much remains the modus operandi of the modern manager, should it be regarded as their central focus? Of course, the success and survival of a business is very much dependant on the capacity of its workforce to deliver its overarching mission and vision, however, at time when issues surrounding employee engagement and wellbeing are considered increasingly pressing priorities on the corporate agenda, have we perhaps become guilty of putting processes before people, and simply focusing on what is required for our business to be successful, as opposed to the people within it?

Dan Sly

Fri 02 Jul

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Expert Viewpoint: Creating a Thriving Workplace Wellbeing Culture

In recognition of World Wellbeing Week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Renée Clarke (Director Of Work Well Hub), who drew upon her 11 years’ experience to provide us with her own expert viewpoint on what it takes to create a truly thriving workplace wellbeing culture.

Dan Sly

Fri 25 Jun

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Let’s Talk About Job Crafting

Cast your mind back to your first day at work. As you took those tentative first steps into your new office (or logged onto that first Zoom meeting) how did you feel? Many of us may perhaps find it difficult to accurately articulate the unique combination of trepidation, uncertainty, and excitement we experience when first immersing ourselves within a new working environment, or the unbridled sense of optimism that accompanies us as we embark on a new professional challenge.

Dan Sly

Fri 11 Jun

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Corporate Social Responsibility: What, Why, and How

Make no mistake, a good reputation is synonymous with business success and survival. In a progressively ethically conscious age, organisations are becoming increasingly mindful that their reputation is no longer simply dependent on providing superior products and services but also the demonstration of a commitment to building a better society.

Dan Sly

Thu 03 Jun

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