by Imogen | Dec 11, 2015 | General
It’s that time of year again – the first snow in the north of the country, tinny ‘70’s hits on every radio station, sequins everywhere and yes, that invitation to the office Christmas party. We are hearing from our clients and suppliers that people are really in the...
by Imogen | Nov 18, 2015 | Culture, Diversity, Organisation, Teamwork, Training
This week is National Anti-Bullying Week and we are turning our thoughts to this important topic. Bullying can be defined as behaviour that is intended to hurt someone emotionally or physically and is carried out repeatedly. It can take many different forms and the...
by Imogen | Oct 20, 2015 | Learning Lunch, Motivation, Teamwork, Training
We think that the opposite is true! NOT learning in the workplace is much more scary! It is in our nature to evolve and change as human beings and so it is natural to strive to continually develop our talents and skills and be challenged and stimulated. Research shows...
by Imogen | Aug 28, 2015 | General
You may well experience a ‘down-time’ at work during the summer, when it seems like no-one is around and progress can be slow. But what’s important is how you use this time – look at slow days as an opportunity for you to slow down. Stop. Think in a more...
by Imogen | Jul 30, 2015 | Culture, Culture Change, Unconscious Bias
Why is unconscious bias the hottest issue in workplaces right now? Well, it’s becoming increasingly evident that we are not as rational as we might like to think when making decisions about people, whether in recruitment, performance appraisals or promotion. Bias is...
