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 […]
What we already know The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors survey (March 7th, 2022) has, once more, highlighted the absolute importance of recognising that business culture is a ‘critical risk’ that can adversely affect aims and long-term sustainability. The identified key risks are human resources (64.5%), inclusion, equality, and diversity (34.1%) and health, safety, and […]
To spot hidden conflict, watch out for these warning signs: Too much harmony over a prolonged period. This could be symptomatic of avoidance to voice concerns in ‘the room’, especially if it’s about you. Moaning in private about others rather than to others. This tells you the team doesn’t feel safe enough to address each […]
First impressions, it’s widely suggested, are built and formed when a client first encounters your business. For those with an office or a real estate portfolio the role and relevance of presentable grounds – everything from the landscape elements to the presence of weeds – affects the reputation you’re trying to build for your business. […]
As more companies across the UK sign up for a four-day working week trial, excitement for the pilot scheme has reached employees and workplaces across the country. The trials in Iceland and Scotland have performed well, particularly as workers have reported a dramatic increase in their personal wellbeing. Businesses who have introduced the scheme have […]
Charles Courquin, Director at Symatrix, explains how employers can help their staff through the spiralling cost of living crisis. The rise in inflation, interest rates and national insurance, along with the incoming price cap shift on energy bills is a significant cause of worry for many workers across the UK. That’s not even taking into […]
What is love? Love is the unconditional acceptance of all of who I am as a human being – warts and all – and the unconditional acceptance of all of who you are and who others are as human beings. It is the ability to separate an individual’s behaviour from the very essence of who […]
Organisational culture and humans Just what is an ‘organisational culture’? We can probably name and recognise some of these factors easily – things like attitudes (thoughts and beliefs, feelings, and behaviours) and artefacts, e.g. office space. It's also likely that each organisation has sub-cultures within a larger organisational culture. The desired state or best organisational […]
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