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Why Leaders Should Have a ‘Healthy Ego’
If you have ever worked with Maister, Green & Galford’s Trust Equation, you’ll know that perceived self-orientation (i.e. someone who comes across as focused on their own agenda) is the quickest way to undermine a relationship of trust. Generally, we have come to associate the word ‘ego’ with this idea of being self-centered, but actually, […]
Unlocking the Power of “What If…?”
I’m sure that it would be no surprise to hear that many of us do not grow up to be working in the career we had dreamed of as a child. In fact, only one in ten Americans say they are working their ‘dream job’. And so, naturally, employees may indulge in a ‘what if…’ […]
How can Employers Support New Mothers Returning to Work?
At the beginning of February, I was fortunate enough to become the mother to a beautiful baby girl. Now, as my maternity leave has come to an end, I am also fortunate enough to be transitioning back into my work very smoothly. A lot of employers may believe that supporting mothers returning to work starts […]
How Should Organizations Respond to the Death of an Employee?
When an employee passes away, it is difficult to know what to do and how to respond – especially as an employer. It is important, however, that leaders approach the bereavement as compassionately and as empathetically as possible, as failing to do so can have a noticeable and long-lasting impact on the workforce. There are […]
Maximizing the Return on Your Investment in Executive Coaching
Coaching is a fantastic way to draw the potential out of leaders. It helps improve confidence, productivity, and is a sustainable form of development, as what is learned is taken and applied independently afterwards. And this is a proven fact – on average, an individual increases their productivity by 86% when training is combined with […]
Working Week = 4-days In The Office: Is this the ‘Great Resolution’ Employers have been Searching for?
A trial of the 4-day working week commenced last year in the UK, and 90% of participating businesses have opted to stick with it. This has naturally created interest around the prospect of a 4-day working week and what this might look like, with one statistic standing out: a recent poll led by Hays discovered […]
Is There Such a Thing as Real ‘Time Off’ Work?
After recently examining the reality of unlimited paid time off (PTO), it got me thinking about the concept of ‘time off work’ as a whole. Having true time off work would (or should) mean that for the time that an employee has opted to take off, their responsibilities should be covered by another member of […]
What do Employers Need to Know About Quiet Promotions?
If you haven’t come across the term ‘quiet promotion’, it references the practice of employees assuming the responsibilities of a former colleague without formal recognition or compensation. Sadly, this is not as uncommon as people might think. One recent study found that 67% of workers had taken on the responsibilities of a more senior colleague […]
The Shifting Boundaries of Workplace Banter
Positive workplace ‘banter’ is a good thing. Having a cohesive workforce and a strong workplace culture is something that all employers strive for. And friendly relationships in the workplace increase productivity, as employees are more committed, communicate better, and encourage each other. Banter can play a pivotal role in cementing these relationships. There is, however, […]
OrgShakers Welcomes Kenneth Merritt
I am very delighted to be welcoming Kenneth Merritt to the OrgShakers team! Ken is a skilled thought leader, facilitator and C-Suite-level advisor, with particular expertise in helping CFOs and finance leaders align their organizational goals, foster their capabilities, and strengthen their leadership prowess. Having worked for companies such as Korn Ferry and Deloitte Consulting, […]
How to Secure a ‘Generational Dividend’ for Your Organization
We are all aware that each generation has been attributed macro characteristics – the Greatest Generation are ‘responsible and hard-working’, Baby Boomers are ‘selfish’, Gen X are ‘cynical’, Millennials are ‘entitled and lazy’, and Gen Z are ‘civic-minded snowflakes’. When these stereotypical beliefs spill over into the world of work, however, they can lead to […]
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 […]
