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Engaging employees and instilling a sense of purpose has never been more important

Posted on August 14, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

A strong and connecting sense of purpose has always been essential for maximising business potential. But the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief just how crucial it is in uniting teams and empowering them to navigate uncharted territories and achieve the best results. Articulating purpose to employees – a motivating drumbeat that can be felt […]

Webinar: How a new shared purpose can drive and reshape the future for organisations

Posted on July 10, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

From shelf-stackers to government loan approvers, this pandemic has seen the emergence of extraordinary heroes in ‘ordinary’ jobs. But what has helped inspire people to put their time, bodies and, sometimes, lives on the line? And what do employers do now to sustain their commitment and engagement through and beyond the crisis? One answer is purpose. […]

The Wellbeing Organisation

Posted on July 3, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

Should I leave this critical Zoom meeting to calm a toddler tantrum? How long has it been since I last talked to someone face to face? How will I cope on this much money? These are just some of the concerns people have faced since COVID-19 began ravaging our bodies, our freedoms and our finances. […]

Bringing Your People Back – how to re-onboard after the lockdown

Posted on June 18, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

Going into lockdown was hard for many businesses; opening up is going to be even harder. Millions of people will return to their workplaces over the coming weeks, and they will find them changed places. The demands of social distancing pose significant practical considerations, and it’s vital that employers help their people navigate their way […]

Bullying and microaggressions in the virtual world

Posted on May 28, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

There are so many issues organisations need to address as we move from the COVID crisis to adaptation and then legacy phases, that some fundamental topics have probably been overlooked. Providing clear guidelines to employees on how to behave in the new remote-working reality is probably one of them. Videoconferencing is new to most of […]

The Empathy Revolution

Posted on May 7, 2020 (February 12, 2021)

This crisis has seen – and allowed time for – a long discussion about the kind of world we’ll emerge into. More fear or more trust? Fragmentation or community? Economic hardship or fairness? These themes are being considered – and experienced – in organisations too. Things like virtual working and furloughed job sharing are making […]

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Creating a positive culture around Coronavirus — Cyber security

Posted on May 7, 2020 (August 18, 2020)

Criminals have spotted this weakness. The FBI has reported a fourfold increase in cybercrime, with complaints up from 1,000 to 4,000 a day. In the UK, Ciaran Martin, chief executive officer of the National Cyber Security Centre, has said: “Technology is helping us cope with the coronavirus crisis and will play a role helping us […]

The Future of the Workplace

Posted on July 30, 2019 (August 18, 2020)

Earlier this year, we were joined by Mark Earls to gain some foresight on the workplace at our latest blue goose briefing. So what did we learn from gazing into the future? Data privacy The future of data security faces new threats at an ever-increasing rate. With technology constantly in a state of flux, it’s […]

The Lean Employee Experience

Posted on June 30, 2019 (August 18, 2020)

Nearly eight years ago Eric Ries released The Lean Startup – now considered the blueprint for how businesses can succeed by failing fast and smartly. A fair amount of the thinking wasn’t new. Ries cites Toyota, not always associated with radical innovation, throughout the book. Yet when I read it as a junior internal communications […]

Leading from the front means playing a good game, not just talking one.

Posted on January 30, 2019 (August 18, 2020)

A good friend of mine recently bought in his five year-old daughter an oboe, and signed her up to a year’s one to one tuition. He wants her to learn an instrument, convinced it will lead to a more a fuller life with greater opportunity, and instil a bit of discipline at the same time. […]

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