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Procrastination at Work: Why We Do It and How Employers Can Help
You’re behind on a deadline. Your boss has been chasing you for updates. Yet instead of focusing on the task, you’re suddenly reorganizing your desk, scrolling through social media, or…
Is Spain’s Leap to a 37.5 Hour Workweek a Game Changer for Work-Life Balance?
Spain has taken a bold step in reshaping the modern workweek. In May 2025, the Spanish government approved a bill to reduce the standard full-time workweek from 40 to 37.5…
Nap Time at Work: Productivity Booster or Professional Taboo?
Napping at work is not as unusual as you might think. In fact, 42.7% of US employees admit to napping on the job, while one study found that the average…
How Can Employers Coach Resilience After a Missed Promotion?
The excitement of a promotion is palpable - the celebrations, the recognition, the doors they open. But there's another, quieter side of the story that plays out behind closed doors:…
Jokes in the Workplace: A Modern Minefield?
Humor at work can be a powerful force. A well-timed joke can break the ice, ease tension during a tough meeting, or help teammates bond across departments. In fact, a…
Zoom Fatigue: Is it bad to have your camera off?
As remote and hybrid work continues to be the norm for many organizations, one challenge has been steadily growing in both scope and impact: Zoom fatigue. While the term broadly…
Decoding “Cybernese”: The New Language of Digital Workplaces
If you’re wondering what on earth “Cybernese” is, you may be surprised to learn that it’s a rapidly evolving language we all need to become fluent in—fast. Cybernese refers to…
Supporting Employee Wellbeing in Small Businesses: Strategies That Work
With the cost of living continuing to rise, employee wellbeing has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a critical driver of business success. For small businesses and startups, competing with larger…
Why Emotional Intelligence is Crucial During the Outplacement Process
In the midst of leading a large-scale downsizing project, I have seen firsthand the critical difference a high-EQ (Emotional Intelligence) approach makes during redundancy conversations. I have been handling multiple…
Power of Payroll: The Business Case for Financial Wellbeing Initiatives
Financial well-being programs are no longer a niche employee perk. For employers in both the US and UK, they have become a strategic investment that can improve productivity, reduce absenteeism,…
Cycle to Work Day: Why Employers Should Back the Bike
It’s 8:23 a.m. and the office is slowly coming to life. Some staff arrive flustered, having battled traffic or train delays; others are already on their second coffee, mentally preparing…
How are Gen-Z Changing Leadership?
As the workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic, a notable shift is occurring in what defines effective leadership. Technical expertise and hard skills still matter, but they are no longer enough.…
