Is remote working killing corporate culture?
With the majority of people working from home these days, there are less team and one-on-one interactions with the majority of communications being done almost entirely online. Some concerns that are already being flagged in organisations are that of: “employees are increasingly disconnected and as a result, projects can take longer to complete. New hires are […]
Bringing the human into our digital meetings
Digital meetings are very different to meeting in person, we miss the real essence of human connection and can miss many of the subtle cues we would have potentially picked up when being in front of someone such as body language, facial expressions and the energy/vibe of the person. Some people may also struggle with […]
Building Relationships In The Workplace
Why would I want to establish healthy relationships in the workplace when I have my own friends and family? Corporate relationships are very similar to our personal relationships. We don’t realise it but there is very little difference between work and personal relationships – the basic principles are the same. Just as children mimic their […]
It’s too late, the Robots are here!
There is a lot of talk going on about the 4th Industrial Revolution and Robots taking over the World…ok not really the world but our jobs and leaving us redundant. Whilst there may be some truth in this, it is not entirely true. Yes the Robots are here, and work streams are being automated, so […]
How to kill your employees quickly!
Recently Alibaba founder Jack Ma caused a stir with his endorsement of his 9-9-6 schedule – working 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. He even went as far as saying the opportunity to heavily overwork was a “blessing” It’s no secret that tired workers make more mistakes and have more accidents not […]
Why Personal and Professional Development is Important
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here creating a perfect storm of business model changes in all industries, resulting in major disruptions to labour markets. New categories of jobs are emerging, partly or wholly displacing others. The skill sets required in both old and new occupations will change in most industries and transform how and where […]
What does it take to be a good Mentor?
It is a huge privilege and responsibility to be a mentor to someone. A privilege because the mentee sees something in their mentor that they aspire to be like, and a responsibility for the mentor to add value to the mentees life through helping them develop their skills, knowledge and ultimately growth. One does not […]
What makes for a great Leader?
You do not need a fancy job title to be a leader. Leadership comes from within just as change comes from within. Anyone can be a leader, there’s a great book on this called The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma that I highly recommend that showcases just how you can do this. […]
How real is the loneliness in your team?
We all know remote working has had a large impact on our mental health with loneliness being cited as the most common emotion being experienced by entrepreneurs, leaders and employees. This can cause us to withdraw and be less committed, creative, collaborative and attentive, and both the quality and quantity of our work can deteriorate. Loneliness has also […]
The importance of building healthy work relationships
Having good relationships at work is not just good for workers, it’s good for companies. The well-established American consulting company, Gallup says that people are seven times more likely to be engaged in their jobs if they have a friend at work. And engaged workers are productive workers. “You don’t build a business – you […]