What do your workers want?
How to win the war on talent is the million dollar+ question that many leaders are trying to answer right now. We’ve been talking about the Great Resignation for months. Many are still convinced it’s a myth rather than reality. But myth or not, the fear of its fallout is certainly very real. Recently, 100 CEOs met […]
Are you prepared for hybrid working?
After two very long years, this March we saw the return to the office for many and a glimpse of the hybrid working model. Some were counting down the days until they could reconnect with their colleagues face to face. Yet others have been reluctant to give up the flexibility they’ve become accustomed to whilst from working from home… So […]
2022: The Year of Action
And just like that we’re saying hello to February! That first month flew and I don’t think many could have predicted what we have experienced over the past few weeks… After some timeout, I’ve kicked off this year feeling refreshed and ready for whatever is thrown at me. But I know not everyone is feeling this way… Most were […]
5 ways to best rest and recover
Do you feel like you’re crawling towards the finish line? Counting down the days until you’re able to take a break? If so, you’re not alone. Many are feeling exhausted right now. Yet we shouldn’t be starting our holidays feeling this way… Our time-off should be when we’re energised to have fun, celebrate and show up to loved ones in […]
How to Prepare for ‘The Great Resignation’
Currently dominating the headlines is ‘The Great Resignation’. The whispers started months ago, yet in recent weeks, it seems as if the alarm bells have started to go off in Australian workplaces. The term ‘The Great Resignation’ was coined by psychologist Anthony Klotz back in April of this year as a record number of people started quitting […]
Why it’s time to find flow
Still feeling ‘blah’? The majority of people are. Many have resonated with the term languishing over recent months. In the surveys I run with teams, it continues to come out as the dominant emotional state being experienced. And when I ask people how they’re going, they tend to respond with “I’m languishing”. This is normal given what […]
Why optimism is good for you
Whilst we continue to face pandemic-related challenges, optimism can help us cope better. Yet optimism comes with a whole range of other benefits and is great for us, not just good. What is optimism? According to Simon Sinek, “optimism is not the denial of the current state. Optimism is the belief that the future is bright”. As Sinek […]
How to strengthen your relationships at work
As human beings, we have a biological need for social connection. A lot of research would also suggest that our relationships are one of the most important, if not the most, contributing factors to our wellbeing. Our relationships provide us with a sense of belonging and are a source of support during tough times. When […]
Are you languishing?
If we rewind to the start of this year, you may recall there was a sense of excitement about; anticipation that 2021 surely had to be better than the previous 12 months. The COVID-19 vaccines were being rolled out and with that came the prospect that postponed celebrations and overseas holidays were within our reach. But here we find […]
How to achieve workplace wellbeing
2020 has had a momentous impact on wellbeing, including the wellbeing of our workplaces. Many have now realised that workplace wellbeing is a virtuous cycle, as in, when employees have higher wellbeing, there are positive outcomes for organisations too. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that as we start to come out of some […]