What on earth happened to us in 2020 and where does it leave us now? All at once, we’re suffering Zoom fatigue, wondering whether to upgrade our temporary home office space, and dreaming of having a coffee and chat with colleagues. Has ‘working from anywhere’ become a blueprint for how you want your organisation to function in 2021, or […]
Many polls report that people have discovered real merits of working from home. The past year has seen an increase in digital nomads and working from home. Even before the pandemic, more people were seeking home-based roles for at least some of the week. Where you work is more than just a location. When that location
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The team has issues, challenges, problems. You have your suspicions about the underlying causes. However, you want the team to be open to recognising and discussing these. You want evidence that encourages that debate and you want to avoid people becoming defensive. Our team diagnostics assessment offers insight that enables more effective team conversations. Our
Back in the early 2000s, I conducted thought leading research for The Work Foundation around social network mapping in organisations to reveal the informal relationships—trust, influence, collaboration—that shape how work really gets done, beyond the org chart. I created case studies of how mapping these networks helps leaders identify hidden bottlenecks, key connectors, and cultural
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What are employers doing to enhance wellbeing in the workplace whilst maintaining a productive, engaged workforce? See the report here.For the employers we visited as part of our research for this report, we found that they have used a combination of practices to maintain wellbeing in their workplace. Published by Talent Glue in partnership with COEL
For anyone tasked with improving wellbeing at their workplace, it can be difficult to know where to invest time and money. You can find yourself looking at a wide range of issues – from mental health support, ergonomic desks, employee safety policies or the tax implications of the cycle to work scheme. So how can
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When publishing research around workplace mental health for Mind over 20 years ago, I recognised how numerous factors in the work environment can affect anyone’s mental wellness. This research had a fundamental impact on how I systemically approach workplace wellbeing.
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Our research with the CMI illustrated the significance of general management and leadership capabilities on workers. Unpublished research conducted with individual employers around their core capabilities regularly reminds us of how lifelong learning contributes to value creation for employers and individuals.
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In partnership with the CIPD, I uncovered the complex nuances around managing four generations in the workplace. It was a story around the employee experience divided by different economic and social factors, employment contracts and relationships with their employer. My research illustrated the benefits of discussing generational differences as a means to unpack deeper policy,
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In research conducted for Manpower Group, I explored the informal and psychological contract that people have with their employer. Decent work goes beyond offering people mastery, autonomy, and purpose. It encompasses a culture where a fair psychological contract is supported by operational processes and sound leadership.
