How to Avoid Falling Into Old Habits in The Return to Work
Over the past two years, people’s professional routines have been significantly affected by the ongoing pandemic. Working from home was a huge adjustment and challenge for most professionals, some loving their newfound flexibility and others struggling, finding it chaotic and disruptive. Whether you loved it or hated it, working from home during the pandemic has […]
Read moreHow to Navigate ‘The Great Resignation’ and What it Means for Your Business
The term ‘The Great Resignation’ is being thrown around a lot these days. We are hearing of how this phenomenon is sweeping the US and UK, so what does it mean for businesses down here in Australia? With our Australian international borders being closed for nearly two years and our states in and out of […]
Read moreTHE FUTURE OF WORK – HYBRID MODEL
“Employers are ready to get back to significant in-person presence. Employees aren’t. The disconnect is deeper than most employers believe, and a spike in attrition and disengagement may be imminent.” (source: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/its-time-for-leaders-to-get-real-about-hybrid?cid=eml-web#) As cited in the above McKinsey report, COVID-19 has meant a major generational shift in the way we work. Unplanned but it is […]
Read moreBUILDING RESILIENCE & WELLBEING
At one time or another, we all experience setbacks in life. Some of these challenges might be minor, such as not winning a tennis game, whilst others can be major and life changing, like a death in the family or redundancy from your job. Dealing with change or loss is an inevitable part of life, […]
Read moreDoes Your Team Have the Skills to Survive?
2020 has thrown businesses and individuals some massive challenges as we live through these unprecedented times. Whether your life is starting to look normal again, or at least COVID normal, everyone is feeling exhausted and burnt out. Mental Toughness and Resilience are skills that can be built and developed, and they are essential to getting […]
Read moreReturning to the workplace – The new office landscape
As we prepare for the lifting of COVID19 restrictions and we embark on returning to the workplace there are a number of items businesses should keep in mind in the planning to return to work. Many employees may be anxious as they mentally prepare for a return to the workplace as they will be unsure […]
Read moreReducing Risk At The Work Christmas Party
Tis’ the season to be merry and celebrate the year that was with your team. If you want to avoid being left with a HR hang-over, it’s a great idea to take a few upfront precautions when planning your work Christmas party this year. It’s important to note that at work events, the same conduct […]
Read moreUnderstanding The Serious Nature Of Burnout
You may have recently seen in the media, or in your social media feeds that there is a certain buzz currently around a word – ‘Burnout’. It’s a word that we have thrown around in business for years when dealing in periods of high stress, when feeling overworked and as a great excuse for a […]
Read moreWorld Mental Health Week – Mindfulness in the Workplace
What is Mindfulness and why it is important to practice both in and out of the workplace? Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment. In other words, when you are mindful you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance without judgement, […]
Read moreThe Dysfunctional Culture!
Shifting a dysfunctional culture is no easy task, it requires commitment, time and effort from leaders to move towards a positive workplace culture. The first step of any cultural change starts with being able to identify toxicity within your workplace. So, what are the 5 key tell-tale signs of workplace dysfunction? 1. Communication – It’s […]
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