April welcomes Stress Awareness Month and the theme #LittleByLittle reminds us that the smallest of positive actions can be transformative for our wellbeing. Many of us already know what we should be doing – spending time in nature, taking time to breathe deeply, connecting with friends and family, or exercising regularly. However, Read more…
Every year, on September 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day. This day serves as a reminder of the profound impact that literacy has on individuals and societies at large, and we’ll be celebrating the event by sharing reading lists, volunteering to help young readers, and supporting Read more…
Following on from our recent posts about psychological safety, we have created a list of suggested reading to help you deepen your understanding of the subject. We have tried to offer a range of perspectives and you might not agree with everything, nor is this meant to be a comprehensive or Read more…
Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work. We promised you some guidance on creating a road map for getting there – a step-by-step plan to implement strategies and initiatives that promote a culture of trust, open communication, and support within your workplace. Here are Read more…
Psychological safety is talked about with ever growing frequency, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. It is thought to be a key factor in creating a productive and successful workplace, as it allows people to feel comfortable and secure in their roles, and encourages collaboration and innovation in an Read more…
Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If so, how is that working out for you? If the answer is less than positive, it might help to know that you are not the only one and this is backed up by many studies. However, most resolution failures don’t Read more…
We are noticing an increasing number of our clients thinking about the deep learning that can arise from real-life, real-time interactions from learners when they get together. We have started to take this further, by creating opportunities to deliver in-person and online learning experiences that include social learning. This is Read more…
It’s natural to think of staff training and development as the first thing to cut when budgets inevitably tighten in response to the recession. However, the research from the last recession shows that developing people is vital in tough economic times. After all, it is competent, capable and skilled managers Read more…
Over a year ago, we were asked to make some big transitions in our working and social lives, moving from the world of physical interaction we took for granted to one in which we had to stay inside and conduct business almost exclusively online. Much has been written and shared Read more…
According to a recent poll fewer UK adults feel they are coping well with the stress of the pandemic: in April 2020, 73% said they were coping well, and in February 2021, this figure had dropped to 64%. We are beginning to anticipate a gradual return to a ‘new normal’ as the Read more…