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Stigma around mental health is still common in the workplace despite the rising prevalence of mental ill-health and stress in employees. This stigma creates a workplace taboo on the subject with employees and their managers often being wary of talking about, recognising or acknowledging mental health issues. Many employees believe that if they share struggles […]

Performance management has always been considered a complex issue and even more so in the current era of hybrid working. Observing employees’ performance when they are working remotely and are not physically in the office can be challenging. Therefore, in today’s world, traditional, one-size-fits-all measures of productivity may no longer be effective. It may no […]

Coaching generates growth. It helps an individual thrive and reach their full potential. Simultaneously, it strengthens the organisation, improving resilience, innovation and employee engagement [1]. It is no surprise that more and more businesses are investing time and resources to research and provide the best coaching solutions to their employees. Apart from introducing coaching into […]

The past 18 months have led to changes in employees’ mindsets and how organisations operate. We know now that there is no need to tie work to a fixed location to ensure the productivity and delivery of outcomes. Certain work aspects, however, are still far better performed in the same location and at the same […]

Managing a team comes with its challenges. Having the occasional conflict or disagreement between colleagues is normal. It can be overcome with effective communication and management support and can lead to creativity and growth. But what happens if an employee persistently behaves with negative intent? What can you do when managing challenging behaviours at work […]

How can we prepare for retirement and make it a positive and fulfilling experience, the ‘golden years’ of our life? Retirement is a major milestone that marks our passage into later adulthood. It is a complex transition with a shift in routines and identity. It elicits a mixture of emotions varying between apprehension, anxiety, excitement […]

Coaching has grown in popularity in organisations during the last couple of years, as it is a recognised effective employee development method (CIPD, 2020). In a survey by the CIPD (2015), more than ¾ of organisations offered either a coaching or mentoring programme. However, just because coaching may be available in organisations, it does not […]

Feeling included, heard and valued at the workplace is essential for every employee. Although policies and practices play a big role, the main responsibility falls on the leader. People are the most valuable asset of an organisation, therefore, having leaders who recruit and develop employees of different gender, race, cultural and socioeconomic background inevitably creates […]

Written by our guest contributor Sonia Rignall As we approach an unusual anniversary of lockdowns, separation, isolation and remoteness, many people are considering what to keep from the current imposed change and what to restore once the situation allows. So what can we learn from this mass-imposed social experiment? How much does remote working disrupt […]