In an age of texts and emails, speaking on the phone can feel overwhelming to many employees —but what if… Continue reading Ring ring … or ping ping. Managing phone anxiety at work.
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Is my life better working here?
When it comes to work, we all seek the same basic need: to feel valued, seen and heard. Sure, a… Continue reading Is my life better working here?
Celebrate how far you’ve come and look forward to how far you’ll go.
Every step you’ve taken this year, whether small or significant, has shaped your path. Perhaps you’ve achieved milestones that once… Continue reading Celebrate how far you’ve come and look forward to how far you’ll go.
Toxic Workplace Culture: Lessons from Ogden vs Booker.
Employment tribunals are increasingly examining workplace culture as a key factor in their decisions, going beyond the immediate incidents in… Continue reading Toxic Workplace Culture: Lessons from Ogden vs Booker.
The perils of power – understanding psychological distance
Have you ever wondered why some leaders, despite their best intentions, seem out of touch with their people? This disconnect… Continue reading The perils of power – understanding psychological distance
Problems don’t disappear when ignored – they turn into monsters in the dark
The festive season is a time for celebration, connection, and goodwill. It’s natural to want to avoid any disruptions to… Continue reading Problems don’t disappear when ignored – they turn into monsters in the dark
Managing disruptive employees.
Every team has its challenges, but one of the most common and damaging is ‘that’ employee—the one who seems to… Continue reading Managing disruptive employees.
Why hasty people decisions often lead to lasting regrets.
Rushed decisions about people can devastate a business—eroding trust, crushing morale, and tarnishing your reputation in ways that are hard… Continue reading Why hasty people decisions often lead to lasting regrets.
Small Words, Big Impact: The Business Value of Saying ‘Thank You’
“Thank you.” Two simple words that hold so much power. In our roles as HR consultants, we've seen first hand… Continue reading Small Words, Big Impact: The Business Value of Saying ‘Thank You’
People only saw the decisions I made, not the choices I had.
As humans, we’re hardwired to seek certainty—we want to draw a line between right and wrong, good and bad. But… Continue reading People only saw the decisions I made, not the choices I had.
Weaponised incompetence – when ‘I can’t do it’ becomes ‘I won’t do it.
Ever found yourself picking up the slack on tasks that seem mysteriously challenging for someone else to manage? Or heard… Continue reading Weaponised incompetence – when ‘I can’t do it’ becomes ‘I won’t do it.
Building resilience
How do you build resilience? I was asked this question recently by a new manager during a workshop, and it… Continue reading Building resilience