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…
How to make your Zoom meetings more productive
With the current global pandemic still ongoing, many office workers are still operating out of their homes. The video conferencing platform, Zoom, has very much become the glue that holds teams together, allowing colleagues to continue meeting to discuss business…
Helping employees manage stress during a pandemic
At the start of the year, none of us could’ve ever imagined what 2020 would end up looking like. The majority of the global workforce has now been relegated to home offices, Zoom meetings, and Slack messages. Many are juggling remote…
3 secrets to motivating employees
The typical 9-5 work day can seem long sometimes. As a result, it’s not at all uncommon for employees to sometimes find it challenging to stay motivated throughout the day just as much as it’s challenging for leaders and managers…
4 ways to keep employee morale high
Why is keeping employee morale high such an important task? Simply put, employees are the building blocks of any company or business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust your organisation will be. If that team falters in…
3 keys to effectively leading remote teams
Less than a year ago, the topic of remote teams and whether or not more companies should consider flexible work options was nothing more than an occasional conversation piece. Today, the majority of the global workforce (with exception to “essential”…
7 remote work habits you should avoid
For the first time in history, there are more people working remotely than in traditional offices. That is the new normal during the Coronavirus pandemic. Most employers and employees weren’t prepared to make the transition to this new normal and,…
The top project management and organisation tools for remote teams
Remote work has become the new normal for the majority of the global workforce. Many companies are now even considering a permanent transition to remote working, having now experienced firsthand the many benefits of such an arrangement, such as the…
Using technology to improve your decision-making process
For your business to run smoothly, you have to make decisions, whether simple or complex. And every decision you make can affect the success of the company in the long term. As an executive, you have to ensure continued operation…