Remaining focused is one of the biggest challenges facing us today. With constant distractions provided by continual notifications on our phones, constant emails on our computers, and colleagues starting counterproductive conversations, it can sometimes feel like getting yourself to just …
True leadership is never really a matter of the position an employee holds. Leaders are always effective within the workplace, no matter their rank. Colleagues listen to their ideas, follow-up on their suggestions for action and turn to them when …
Whilst volunteering is often measured by its impact on others, an increasing body of research has pointed to the health benefits volunteering provides for its participants. In fact, one study carried out by the University of Exeter revealed that volunteers …
It may have been a while since you last doubted your abilities, or it may have been just a few minutes ago. With that in mind, it may not be surprising to hear that 95% of us experience a lack …
If you’ve ever snapped at someone after going without food for a prolonged period of time, then it’s likely that you were experiencing the effects of “hanger”. The term – formed by merging the two distinct words of hunger and …
Employee boredom is an increasingly common phenomenon in the workplace setting. In a recent survey, it was revealed that nearly half of all employees are bored. If that initial statistic wasn’t shocking enough, the fact that bored employees are twice …
Stress is taking an increasing toll on our lives. Over the course of the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed that they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. Furthermore, over 15 million working days are lost …
The importance of continually providing training and learning opportunities for employees has been made apparent in a recent survey. The survey revealed that 56% of workers would leave their current role if their employers stopped providing training. A further 31% …
A recent survey revealed a staggering statistic; the average Briton only manages 6 hours and 19 minutes of sleep per night. Furthermore, 40% of adults in the same survey stated they never manage to reach the national recommended average of …
For many, mentoring, coaching and counselling are interchangeable terms. However, their function within the workplace setting is becoming increasingly separate from each other. Each serving their own specific purposes towards the overall goal of performance improvement. But what are those …