As the saying goes, it’s lonely at the top. CEOs and founders often experience loneliness, marking it down as an occupational hazard, and it can, unfortunately, lead to a dark recurring cycle of mental health problems. In fact, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to have poor mental health than the general population, according to the […]
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the idea that there is no one “right” way of thinking, and positively promotes the differences in the way people learn, behave and interact with the world. Well-known neurodiverse conditions include autism, ADHD and dyslexia, but there are many more that employers should be aware of. There are […]
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, explains how leaders can keep their team’s morale up throughout the summer. As the days get longer, the mornings get lighter and the evenings warmer, it’s now safe to say summer is on the horizon. The last two summers […]
Many of us spend a significant amount of time at work. For some people, it’s where they can work on their personal growth and development, which then leads to a self-esteem boost. However, not everyone has the same positive experience. People with disabilities can sometimes find that the traditional rigid work environment is incompatible with […]
According to recruitment firm Hays, over half of employees (53%) would consider moving to a different company if a four-day working week was being offered. Hays said the study of over 9,600 employees also revealed that two in five believe a four-day working week will become a reality over the next few years. Most people […]
Cannabinoids are known to have therapeutic potential, but they are unable to reach it in the absence of viable delivery technology, a scientific research-based approach to drug development and a committed team that is patient enough to take a long-term view. Sohail’s diversified background in engineering, international operations and business strategy has allowed him to […]
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, shares her advice on how employees can tackle work-related stress. The last couple of years have been testing. It’s no surprise that 42% of UK employees are on the brink of burnout, with 68% citing work as the main […]
When you look across different industries there have been some winners, some losers, and everything in between, but when you look at human beings – the people that make up those workplaces, there is barely anyone unaffected. Personal and professional lives have been upended, coping strategies tested to the limits and, in many cases, trust […]
The vast majority of employees want to have more flexible remote working options at their disposal as the pandemic ends, but at the same time, they want more in-person collaboration following two years of virtual meetings. It’s this conflicting information that Microsoft is terming the ‘hybrid paradox’. The organisation’s global Work Trend Index discovered that […]
Ever since Daniel Goleman’s book “EQ”, appreciation for the role of emotional intelligence within leadership and the workplace has grown. Emotional Intelligence may be defined as: The ability to recognise emotions and respond appropriately (in one’s own conduct as well as dealings with others) The ability to express and manage one’s emotions in an effective […]
One way of doing this is to treat your job in the same way you would treat a personal relationship. In other words, look for employment where there is close alignment between your own needs and values and those of the company. If there is misalignment between the two for too long, the pressure will […]
It’s become harder to demonstrate empathy and compassion in the workplace, especially as more meetings are being held online. Typically men will struggle with these traits more, so they often have to work harder to develop these characteristics. The word ‘empathy’ comes from the Greek 'empatheia’–‘em’ (into) and ‘pathos’ (feeling), suggesting a movement towards and into […]
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