Studies consistently show that organisations with more women in senior ranks outperform those that don’t by 30%-40% on key measures such as productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Why SMART goals don’t always work
There are a plethora of articles written on goal setting and how we can best frame our objectives for success, but despite our best planning and intentions, many of our goals continue to roll from year to year. Why is that?
Prioritising personal goals increases work engagement
Research continues to find positive links between employee engagement, advocacy, performance and intention to resign meaning that it is in employers’ interests to drive up levels of engagement amongst their workforce.
How to enjoy performance appraisals
Used properly, performance appraisals can help to build an open, positive, collaborative relationship between individuals and their managers.
Getting comfortable with the ‘F’ word
Whatever happened to taking the time to acknowledge and appreciate a job well done?
What is wellbeing?
Everyone wants to feel well but there’s a lot more to wellbeing than happiness and yoga. Think wellbeing and what comes to mind? If you’re anything like most people, chances are health, happiness, pleasure and perhaps even yoga or alternative medicine are top of the list. Lots of people also describe wellbeing as an experience …
Resilience is the new skill for managing
Resilience is emerging as a new core skill for managing in an environment when change is the norm.
Have fun de-stressing!
Relaxation produces a quiet body and a calm mind. The physical and mental aspects of relaxation counteract the body’s stress response. If you normally live with a high degree of tension, you are more likely to experience problems when additional stresses occur. You can lower your general level of tension by practicing regular relaxation techniques …
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Every one of us has different challenges to meet and difficult situations to deal with both personally and professionally. Resilient people are able to utilise their skills and strengths to cope and recover from problems and challenges. Resilience does not eliminate stress or erase life's difficulties. What it does do is give people the strength …
Understanding resilience
Resilient people are able to utilise their skills and strengths to cope and recover from problems and challenges. Resilience does not eliminate stress or erase life's difficulties. What it does do though is give people the strength to tackle problems head on, overcome adversity and move on with their lives. There is a huge diversity …