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July 10, 2024

The pros and cons of hybrid working: A guide for modern leaders

Since 2020, the workplace landscape has experienced a seismic shift, with hybrid and remote work models becoming the new standard. This transition challenges leaders to innovate and adapt, ensuring their teams remain productive, engaged, and satisfied. According to a Microsoft report, 82% of company leaders believe their teams are just as productive, if not more, since the shift to hybrid work. But what are the downsides? This blog explores the benefits and challenges of hybrid work environments.  Understanding hybrid work  Hybrid working is a flexible model where employees split their […]
February 9, 2023

The difference between pressure and stress for peak performance

We’ve all experienced pressure and stress within our lives, but what’s the difference, and how does this impact performance at work?  It’s reported that one in 40 workers were affected by work-related stress, anxiety or depression in 2020 to 2021. That’s around 18 million working days thought to be lost each year because of these problems.   A little bit of stress is good for people to perform and protect themselves, say the World Health Organisation (WHO), but too much stress can overwhelm them leading to a fight, flight or freeze […]