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November 12, 2024

Mindful leadership: Boost team wellbeing & performance

Now more than ever, leaders face unprecedented challenges in supporting team wellbeing. Recent studies paint a stark picture: work-related stress, anxiety, and depression account for 49% of all new or long-standing health conditions in UK workplaces, with an estimated 17.9 million working days lost annually due to these issues. As leaders, we must ask ourselves: how can we better support our teams while maintaining organisational performance?  Understanding mindful leadership  At its core, mindfulness is about living in the present moment and focusing on what we can control rather than what […]
October 10, 2024

Navigating leadership in a multi-generational workforce

Managing a multi-generational workforce is more than balancing experience and fresh perspectives; it requires a deep understanding of communication, diversity, and conflict resolution. Leaders today must navigate generational differences while cultivating an inclusive and collaborative environment. Clear communication, regular education on diversity, and training on inclusion are essential for building cohesive teams. Equally important is the ability to handle conflicts that arise from differing perspectives on key concepts like psychological safety and work-life blend.  The role of communication in a multi-generational workforce  Effective communication is crucial in teams with diverse […]
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 […]
November 7, 2023

Tips for handling difficult conversations in the workplace

In any workplace setting, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself handling difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing an underperforming team member, discussing a sensitive topic with a peer, or facing a managerial responsibility, these conversations are often the ones we’d rather avoid. They can make us feel uneasy and anxious, and even make us wish someone else would step in. If this is you, you aren’t alone. According to the ‘The Learning Habits of Leaders and Managers’ report, 50% of managers cited difficult conversations as the biggest challenge they face in […]