Recently we wrote a blog reflecting on the Simon Sinek TED Talk “starting with why”, discussing why starting with why is so important to the success of a leader or an organisation. Starting with ‘why?’ means looking at the sole reason for why you do business; your goals, your values, your vision and [...]
We have finally reached the time most of us parents have been longing for during those long summer weeks – back to school! Don’t misunderstand us – we love our kids and we absolutely love spending time with them! However, the long school holiday does mean our work productivity can take a bit [...]
Some organisations report a drop in productivity during the summer months. For some, this is purely anecdotal but it does seem that there is some evidence for this phenomenon. A study by the Captivate Network in the USA in 2012 found that workplace productivity between the months of June and August drops by [...]
Employees who are happy in their work, perform better. Employees who are happy will work harder towards organisational goals, will be more loyal and will be more productive. Gamification is one way to make work and targets more fun for employees, making them happier in their work, more productive and more engaged. [...]
We wanted to just share an article we found on Forbes about reducing stress in the workplace, something which we believe is extremely prevalent in the current economy and fortunately, is something leaders and managers are now taking much more seriously. Workplace stress has an impact on so many other things; productivity, absenteeism, [...]
We regularly make jokes about "not being a morning person" or being grouchy in the morning, but this is actually a genuine thing and in fact, biology does determine if we are either a morning lark or a night owl. Unfortunately, most office environments don't lend themselves well to night owls, the people [...]
January is here again and along with it a heap of new years resolutions, promises and goals for the year ahead. We get back to our desks feeling refreshed and revived, but for some reason we are finding it difficult to put our new motivations into action. So how do we get started [...]
Corporate wellness programmes, or employee wellness programs are becoming more popular and for very good reason! The benefits of introducing a program which encourages your teams to be healthy, nourished, happy and rested are endless. Whilst there is of course some financial investment on the employers part, looking after your staff will nearly [...]
It might seem a while away but 'Employee Appreciation Day' is celebrated on 2nd March 2018. This unofficial holiday has been celebrated in the US and Canada for a few years and it has since been trickling its way into the UK. And why shouldn't it? Employers should always be looking for new [...]
It's the first week back after the Christmas holidays, the kids are back at school, the weather is a little grey and many of us are on a dull detox. January can be a difficult time at work for staying motivated and productive, but there are lots of things you can do to [...]
