If you’re interested in stepping into a management role within your existing workplace or are keen on reinventing yourself as a leader in an entirely new industry, there are strategies you can implement in your personal and professional development to…
Managing money effectively during COVID-19
Each year, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) publishes its insolvency report. For 2019-2020, the top cause of business failure was inadequate cash flow or high cash use in 51% of cases. 85% of failed companies had estimated assets…
Easy ice breakers to keep remote teams connected
For an organisation that is focused on fostering teamwork, team collaboration, and employee engagement, keeping teams connected is very crucial. However, it can be difficult for people to connect if they are not familiar and comfortable with each other. That…
4 strategies to challenge unconscious bias
According to a recent article published by McKinsey & Company, unconscious biases can be shaping our thinking more than we know. Julia Sperling is a medical doctor with a background in neuroscience. She’s also a faculty member of McKinsey Leadership Development,…
Remote workers are putting in longer hours – here’s why that’s not a good thing
With so much of the global workforce working from home offices, it’s not unusual for many employees to work around-the-clock, as there no longer is a clear distinction between ‘the office’ and being ‘home.’ As a result, many individuals are…
Engaging employees during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of people who work from home significantly. In the last couple of months, most companies have had to switch their operations to virtual to get work done and retain employees. Remote working presents…
How to successfully build a remote team
Having a remote team has plenty of upsides. If you play your cards right, you will save on overheads, speed up your product delivery, and enjoy insights from team members with unique perspectives. Not needing to pay for or come…
9 ways to get over the mid-afternoon slump without coffee
How many times a week do you find your alertness or energy fading in the middle of the day? If that never happens to you, congratulations! But for many of us, what’s known as the mid-afternoon slump is an all-too-common…
Self care in times of stress: how to get started
We’ve been talking a great deal about stress on the blog lately, and with good reason. According to a recent poll from Kaiser Family Foundation, 46% of women and 33% of men said the fear of COVID-19 has negatively impacted…
Stress levels are at an all-time high: here are 4 healthy coping strategies
According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, stress is at an all-time high among working adults as a result of COVID-19. From Science Daily: “As the global pandemic continues and parents juggle child care, work and…