The end of 2022 sees the full return of the office Christmas party. Undoubtedly this is a good thing for workplaces desperate to reconnect their remote diaspora, who have all fled the cities and offices for their lounges, home offices, converted sheds and holiday homes over the past two years. Not only that, but it’s also a chance for teams to...
Was it an embarrassing volte-face or a change of strategic direction? Did they listen to consensus, or were they forced to alter course in the face of disaster? Was it a display of flexibility and understanding, or was it a sign of weakness?
How do you present new information to leaders in your organisation? Have you thought about ways to get your ideas across before someone gets wind and poo-poos them? In this blog post, Pam Betts looks at the importance of feeding information to leaders before your idea gets off the ground. Without them on board, you’ll fail miserably. Giggle test preparation The giggle test is...
For Laughologists, International Day of Happiness (IDoH) is like Christmas and birthday all rolled into one. It’s our excuse to celebrate all the things we stand for – happiness, wellbeing, laughter, positivity, inclusivity, diversity, and equality. Personally, I get up dead early, yell ‘Alexa, play Happy by Pharrell Williams’, put on my Wonder Woman knickers and my fluffy unicorn jumper (nothing...
If you’re struggling to gain a positive perspective when you feel overwhelmed or find it tricky to keep your head during stressful situations, you’re not alone. But doing so is an essential skill in today’s workplace, so what can you do about it? Laura Drury is here with her ideas to help you manage your stress levels and feel more in control. The...
How much is your organisation doing to support men’s mental health in the workplace? Does the culture promote open, honest conversations or is it still a taboo subject? In this blog post, Dave Keeling gives his tips to get the conversation started and help you develop a supportive environment both at home and at work. Men’s mental health - the stats...
Feel like you’ve been in lockdown forever? Tired of the relentless online meetings? We don’t blame you. So to help you, Kerry Leigh has put together her survival guide, keeping you connected, motivated and fully aware that no one needs to see your knickers. Online Meetings Online meetings have their perks and their downsides. There’s no commute, nobody knows if you...
As a new, very different academic year begins, supporting children’s mental health as they return to school has become a key priority for teachers and school leaders across the country. Teachers and school leaders, like you, who want to ensure that children manage their transition from lockdown life to school life as smoothly as possible. Teachers and leaders, like you, who...
The coronavirus affects different people in different ways. Some have lost loved ones and livelihoods. For the lucky ones it is an inconvenience. Billions are affected. Indeed not since the Second World War have so many people been traumatised at the same time. While it's easy to see the loss and hardship, other impacts of the pandemic are not yet fully evident....
