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How to report on HR culture and engagement metrics in the board room.

Struggling to get HR metrics recognised in board discussions? Fed up with culture and engagement not being recognised as crucial metrics for your organisation to follow?

How do you counteract toxic leadership?

Have you ever found yourself under the leadership of someone who made every day at work a challenge, not because of the workload, but due to their behaviour? How did it affect your motivation, your productivity, or even your overall well-being?

How to create kindness and emotional intelligence in the workplace

As the global work landscape evolves, leaders are increasingly aware of the significant role a resilient, cohesive, and high-performing environment plays in the success of an organisation. Central to achieving this is ensuring every team member feels valued and understood, with kindness and emotional intelligence (EI) as the foundational pillars.

Experience the Power of Collaboration in University Research: A Five-Point Plan with Trickle

In the ever-evolving world of university research, the collective brilliance of your team is your most valuable asset. As we navigate the challenges of 2024, from digital transformation to student engagement, it’s crucial to harness the full potential of your colleagues’ ideas and creativity.

Tuning into Your Team with Empathy: The Key to Truly Hearing Employee Voices

In our fast-paced world, the myriad voices of our employees form a vital undercurrent of insights and ideas, essential for driving innovation and a thriving workplace culture. As leaders and team managers, actively listening to these voices is crucial, but doing so with empathy transforms mere listening into understanding, building a more connected and dynamic work environment.

Ensuring Transparency and Safety in the Workplace: Why Robust Whistleblowing Tools are Essential

The recent TV drama and subsequent political activity about the Horizon/Post Office scandal are a stark reminder of just how crucial a robust whistleblowing policy is in any organisation. If you’re an employer or an HR executive, you might be mulling over the question, “Do we really need an anonymous whistleblowing policy?”

Is your team psychologically prepared for the New Year? Here’s how to ensure they are….

As we navigate through the first month of the year, it’s crucial to recognise the diverse emotions that January evokes in every workplace. While some may see it as a fresh start, brimming with new ideas and goals, others might find it challenging, carrying the weight of expectations and the post-holiday blues.

Navigating the New Year: The New Frontier in Staff Retention and Recruitment

As 2024 looms on the horizon, it’s clear that a radical transformation is underway in the realms of recruitment and staff retention. An eye-opening statistic sets the stage: a whopping 66% of 25 to 34-year-olds are gearing up for a job change this year.

Nurturing Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace During Winter

As I sat at the breakfast table this morning, surrounded by my kids, a collective low mood seemed to hang in the air. The darkness outside our little kitchen window dimmed the usual morning cheer and chaos.

National Bullying Week and Our Role in Creating Safer Workplaces

Last week marked National Bullying Week, a pivotal time for reflection and action against one of the more insidious issues in the workplace: bullying and harassment. Recent reports, revealing the extent of harassment faced by women in the Ministry of Defence serve as a stark reminder of the challenges women confront in traditionally male-dominated environments.

Psychological safety is crucial for mental health

It was World Mental Health Awareness Day on October, and it got me thinking. In a world reeling from corporate scandals and malpractices splashed across our headlines, how much of it could’ve been prevented if, as leaders, we just listened? If we just gave people the space to speak up without fear?

National Stress Awareness Day: Fostering Fun and Psychological Safety in the Workplace

As we mark National Stress Awareness Day on November 2nd, this year’s spotlight is on shaping solutions to combat the pervasive stress and mental health challenges 68% of employees face.

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