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Grief in the Workplace
Grief is often linked directly to death. Our minds will picture someone who has lost a loved one, thus kickstarting the grief cycle – also known as the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance). But grief is more insidious than many employers and employees realize. Humans can feel grief for a variety […]
What If Employers Didn’t Call It ‘Mental Health’?
Mental health support has become a staple offering from employers in the contemporary world of work. This shift was greatly influenced by the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, leading to more employees being granted access to Employee Assistance Programs and subscriptions to wellbeing apps as part of their benefit packages. However, despite this rising popularity, research […]
Is it Time to Go Co? The Pros and Cons of Co-Leadership
British department store Marks & Spencer’s was one of the latest large companies to announce that they were adopting a co-leadership structure. They now position themselves alongside such names as Salesforce, Netflix, and Goldman Sachs in this venture – and this has rekindled the debate over whether more organizations should consider a co-CEO format. A […]
Psychological Safety at Work: Where Do Employers Start?
Health and safety in the workplace has always been paramount, but in recent years the agenda of health and safety has evolved. This is because in the post-COVID era, many employers have realized that psychological safety plays an important role in optimizing team and organization performance. This sentiment is echoed by the workforce; an overwhelming […]
Do Companies Need a Hybrid Dress Code?
Working in a remote or hybrid setting has entered the mainstream for the world of work. Navigating applications like Zoom and Teams has become routine, water cooler chats rely on DM, and family members or pets are a common sight while working. That said, there are still the occasional mishaps. For example: A few years […]
The Best Leaders are Planning Their Exit from Day One
With the average turnover rate for leadership roles at an unprecedented 18%, now is the time when these new leaders should briefly step back from thinking about where they are going next and, instead, take a moment to consider what they will be leaving behind. What leadership impression will you be leaving in your wake? […]
Having Affirmation Cravings? Here’s How to be an Effective Extrinsically Motivated Leader
After recently gaining my Prism Certification from SurePeople, I was struck by this thought: how do leaders who are particularly motivated by external validation bring their best? Being recognized for one’s efforts is something that a lot of us enjoy, regardless of our position in a company. Not only is it nice to be validated, […]
How Can the Public Sector Manage Institutional Brain Drain?
It is no secret that the public sector is struggling to attract and retain talent. Attrition is increasing and workers across the US, UK and beyond are engaging in strikes over better pay and better working conditions. The public sector is taking a huge hit when it comes to talent. As an HR professional, these […]
How Can Employers Shake Productivity Paranoia?
Hybrid and remote work have been the talk of the town the last few years. This highly successful alternative work style is a fantastic demonstration of corporate perseverance, resilience, and adaptability. And yet, while many businesses have been operating like this since 2020, a recent study from Microsoft found 85% of leaders said the shift […]
Profile of a Perfect Leader
Overview: Leaders play a pivotal role in any organization, and can be the difference between a company that thrives and a company that falters. It is worrying to see that 43% of workers have left a job at some point in their career because of their manager. And more than half of workers (53%) who […]
Leveraging Stress in the C-Suite
Today’s economic and social climate plays a big role in perpetuating stress in the workplace. Executives who know how to leverage personal pressure while effectively managing stressed employees possess a vital skillset, particularly in a cost-of-living or organizational identity crisis. For example, leaders who successfully practice healthy personal habits and foster wellbeing in their organization’s […]
Moving Beyond the Norm: Neurodiversity at Work
Work can be an intimidating and frustrating experience for neurodivergent individuals, as they can struggle to fit in with coworkers and adhere to organizational culture expectations. Conversely, employers and colleagues can feel challenged when working with neurodivergent team members. Through awareness and a few workplace changes, the benefits connected to a neurodiverse workforce can be […]