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26/03/2022

Identify your top time wasting sabotage strategies and get your quick wins for turning around your use of time. Complete this quick assessment and find out your top Time Sabotagers and top three quick wins for addressing them. http://ow.ly/I9kj50IiPAe

25/03/2022

Diversity Q asked Monkey Puzzle for our thoughts on eliminating bias in the workplace as well as communities and schools. We join other commentators looking at five key focus areas covering imposter syndrome, culture, proactive menopause support and flexible working. https://lnkd.in/eKqQQn77

Inspirational women share career, leadership and how to achieve workplace equality tips in support of International Women's Day (IWD)

24/03/2022

A new article from Training Journal, worth reading by anyone with an interest in mental health in the workplace. As they cover, no matter how much we are eased into a ‘new normal’ for many, the workplace is still filled with high levels of stress, insecurity, and anxiety. If left to fester, widespread anxiety within your workplace can easily lead to poor focus and low efficiency. The article looks at 5 areas that affect workplace anxiety and concludes that acting as a source of truth and individualising responses can be a big help.
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Nearly two years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, mental health continues to be a global struggle. The new normal – no matter how much we’ve eased into it – is filled with high levels of stress, insecurity, and anxiety. From health fears to economic concerns, the effects of the pandemic...

23/03/2022

Despite the life experience bring and the wealth of evidence showing that more inclusive organisations are more productive, the female talent leadership pipeline is showing a marked decline. This article gives the example of Greggs who, as well as encouraging involvement in women in leadership programmes, offer the support needed to make this possible - such as flexible working, wellbeing and menopause policies. http://ow.ly/2ZIG50IiNot

22/03/2022

While there’s been much coverage of women in leadership for International Women’s Day, this article looks at the tech sector specifically, and contains a number of points that echo how we feel about leadership development and human leadership. Focusing on emotional intelligence in recruitment, for example. Women often possess strong soft skills in areas such as communication, project management and collaboration - all important for leadership. https://lnkd.in/d3BTGkSi

Want to foster more gender diversity in your IT team? Consider these key tactics, which address some common barriers to women in tech

21/03/2022

An article that strikes a powerful chord with our thoughts about the value of human leadership at Monkey Puzzle. A human leader cultivates a work environment based on principles of trust, collaboration, and always putting people above profits.
And, while technology has made workflows more efficient, businesses need to focus on the human aspect of their work to derive the maximum benefits from it. https://lnkd.in/dsXyqXjK

While technology has made workflows more efficient, businesses need to focus on the human aspect of their work to derive the maximum benefits.

19/03/2022

Are you concerned about the impact of burnout - either on yourself or a colleague or friend? We've developed a tool to self-assess whether you might be at risk of burnout. And the results come with a number of suggestions to help manage it. Take the test here, free and in complete confidence: https://lnkd.in/eUYNUMbk

Burnout is now commonplace, with workplace burnout and growing evidence of ‘pandemic burnout’ as continued Covid lockdowns take their toll. However, despite its current high profile, the problem is anything but new.

18/03/2022

If you’ve ever wished what you learnt at school was a bit more useful in life, then this article is for you. The good news is that it’s never too late to learn more about things like sustainable living, understanding ourselves and relating to others. These are all good things to know - wherever you are in life. https://lnkd.in/egd4Ffbk

From money management to media literacy, some vital life skills are missing from the curriculum. Here’s how to fill in the blanks

17/03/2022

Have you ever been tempted to opt for the ‘quick fix’ and regretted that decision later? It might be because you felt worn down by others, were under pressure and without the ability to step back and think critically. This is one of our most popular blogs, it does what it says - read it and learn how to come to well rounded decisions you’ll feel confident about making.
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Critical thinking is the ability to think in a rigorous and disciplined way to make better judgements, decisions and create well thought through outcomes....

16/03/2022

We often focus on burnout in the workplace and indeed, this is something affecting 40% of employees upwards. But, as this article from Psychology Today covers, burnout also affects marriages, relationships, parenting, society - it casts a long shadow. It’s an interesting discussion based on what else we can do to manage burnout - in addition to breathing exercises and mindfulness. There are ten tips to tackle our underlying stressors, enabling us to beat our individual experiences of burnout. https://lnkd.in/erpqrcdp

Is burnout controlling you? Here's what to do.

15/03/2022

An in-depth look at hybrid working, finding that many workers report that hybrid is emotionally draining. In theory, hybrid offers the best deal for both employer and employee but it needs careful management to work. Lack of clarity will severely hamper a successful hybrid working policy. Employers need to work out when and why people are really needed as employees will want a reason why their work from home routine is being disrupted. https://lnkd.in/dK3sryrA

A part-remote, part-office schedule has been hailed as the future of work. Yet in this hybrid set-up, some employees have never been so tired.

14/03/2022

There are many positive outcomes from working with a coach, but it doesn’t always go to plan. What if you can’t improve your performance, decrease your stress levels or sort out your work life balance like you hoped? You may not have the right coach, or you may hold unrealistic expectations and need to give it a little more time. Are you aware of what actually needs to change? This article will help you consider the issues and get your coaching objectives back on track. https://lnkd.in/eqxcvf7a

Anyone who’s anyone nowadays has a Coach. Working with a Coach can help you improve your performance, decrease your stress levels, revolutionaries your tim...