The Importance of Storytelling in Leadership
"After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world."- Phillip Pullman Since ancient times, telling stories has been a vital part of what it means to be human. We all use stories to make sense of the world, define our...
Staying Connected to Remote Employees
Pandemic restrictions may be over, for the most part, but virtual working is clearly here to stay. According to research by Kastle, office occupancy rates are still at just 43% of pre-Covid levels. Many employees have embraced hybrid working, but others have made the...
From “Buddy” to “Boss”: 7 Tips to Help You Manage the Transition
Winning a promotion is a great achievement. Your hard work and dedication have been recognized, and you know your company trusts you to take the next step up the career ladder. However, stepping into a manager role also comes with complications and sensitivities. One...
Improving Performance with Purpose
Work dominates a good part of our adult lives. Most of us spend at least five days a week at our jobs, often more than we spend with our families and loved ones. So, it is no surprise that research from McKinsey found that 70% of employees say their sense of purpose...
Why Humor Is Important to Leadership
According to Danish-American comedian Victor Borge, "laughter is the shortest distance between two people." While the Clown Prince of Denmark might have had obvious professional reasons to care whether people around him were laughing, it turns out humor is important...
Zoom Best Practices – A Guide for Leaders
Virtual meeting platforms like Zoom have become an invaluable tool for keeping teams connected and collaborating while working remotely. And with many offices embracing flexible work, online meetings are here to stay. While there are many advantages to virtual...
Stress In The Workplace: Alignment of Expectations
In our next article in the Stress in the Workplace series, we will be focusing on the Alignment of Expectations stressor, or, in other words, a misalignment of expectations between the employee and others within the organization. What It Is Alignment of Expectations...
A Guide to Help Your Team Get the Most Out of Slack
With more and more teams making the transition to remote working, tools that help us stay connected and work collaboratively have never been more important. The right software allows team members to share ideas, keep track of projects, and communicate quickly and...
The Pros and Cons of “Unlimited Vacation”
A few months ago, we discussed how giving employees more autonomy can lead to higher levels of motivation. For many companies, this looks like giving staff members more flexibility in their working hours and whether they work from home or in the office. However, some...
Celebrating 40 Years!
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