Being able to deal with conflict in the workplace is a key leadership skill, which is why we teach conflict management in all of our leadership and management training courses. Every team member is different and promoting their mental and emotional well-being at work is vital to make sure that everyone is enjoying their role, working to the best [...]
What do we mean when we talk about resilience in the workplace? For many of us, work can be challenging. Particularly if you are managing a team or have a lot of responsibility. Of course, it is important to do something that you love, but work is work, you’re being paid to do it and it’s not always easy. [...]
Acknowledging Inclusion and Diversity inclusion in the workplace are vital components of a healthy, happy and respectful work culture. But how do we go about making these changes and why are they important? Diversity and Inclusion are often discussed together (along with Equality) but they are different concepts and organisations need to consider both when developing their strategies. Inclusion [...]
Are you unconsciously biased? Understanding the role that factors such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion play in creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture is now central to the position of most managers and team leaders. Many of us have a pretty good idea of what kinds of language and behaviour are acceptable - both at work and home [...]
The impact of managing menopause in the workplace can have far-reaching effects on employees, managers and teams. Employers are finally starting to acknowledge that the effects of menopause on workers is a serious issue and that supporting menopausal employees is the best way to create a healthy and happy working environment for everybody. Menopausal women are now the fastest-growing [...]
Last month we wrote about ways to maximise employee potential in the workplace. That article was inspired by a study by the Association for Project Management which found that 21% of workers said they felt uncomfortable when asking for a promotion or pay rise, and 11% believed their bosses were unapproachable on the topic. In addition to this, 46% [...]
What are you doing to maximise employee potential in your workplace? According to a recent study by the Association for Project Management, half of UK employees are frustrated that their potential is being wasted in the workplace. Many feel as though they are not able to progress from their current role as there are not enough opportunities for them [...]
Sustainability in the workplace is a bit of a hot topic at the moment. Around 18% of the UK’s total carbon emissions are attributed to commercial businesses - one of many areas that will need to be improved if the UK is going to reach its 2050 net-zero targets. Although some corporations are making bold steps towards net zero, [...]
Three years ago, the World Health Organisation acknowledged the significance of burnout as a growing problem by including it as an ‘occupational phenomenon’ in the revised edition of their International Classification of Diseases. Burnout is fast becoming a really serious problem, for managers, employees and organisations, but not everyone understands exactly what it is. Whatever your understanding or experience is of burnout, [...]
Since the pandemic, we’ve become more interested in flexible working and finding new ways to work. Recently, this has included a UK trial of a 4-day working week (which is also the biggest ever of its kind, to date anywhere in the world). We’ve probably all fantasised about working less for the same amount of money (no, taking a [...]
