At first glance, education and logistics might seem worlds apart. One is dedicated to learning, development, and the future of society. The other focuses on the efficient movement of goods, services, and information. But look a little closer, and you’ll find that both sectors are under immense pressure to adapt, deliver, and lead in increasingly… Continue reading What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership
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Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now
As of early 2025, the UK’s senior recruitment landscape has been experiencing notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics. Economic Outlook and Hiring Trends Recent data indicates a decline in the UK labour market, with permanent staff vacancies decreasing at the sharpest rate since August 2020. Despite this downturn, nearly… Continue reading Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now
Do you have Hurry Sickness? Here’s how to slow down
Today’s landscape of hustle culture and frequent change, hurry sickness—the constant feeling of needing to rush—can leave you exhausted and irritable. Here’s how to slow down without sacrificing your performance: Build in buffer time. Schedule space between tasks to handle surprises or reflect. Block out undistracted time for deep work or reevaluating priorities. Think before… Continue reading Do you have Hurry Sickness? Here’s how to slow down
How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism
When you raise a concern at work, you may encounter defensiveness instead of a productive conversation. Colleagues might shift the focus from the issue at hand to you—specifically, your attitude, role, or personality. This can feel frustrating and disheartening, but understanding these dynamics will help you handle them more effectively. Here’s how to approach these… Continue reading How to Overcome Defensive Reactions to Constructive Criticism
Executive Coaching Can Help Managers Build More Collaborative Teams
The Covid-19 pandemic imposed unexpected challenges on organisations large and small. The virus has not only reshaped the way professionals do their individual work, but it has also changed the fundamental characteristics of collaborative teamwork and effective leadership. The net result is that many leaders continue to struggle with learning what the “new normal” really… Continue reading Executive Coaching Can Help Managers Build More Collaborative Teams
Now Is a Great Time to Start Practicing Mindfulness
Anger, fear, and grief have always been present in our lives and affected the way we work, but rarely as much as during a global pandemic. Mindfulness is one of the most accessible tools at our disposal to deal with these hard-to-have feelings productively. Unfortunately, a common misconception heard when talking to executives about mindfulness is… Continue reading Now Is a Great Time to Start Practicing Mindfulness
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond
It’s fair to say that 2020 rocked many organisations and business models, upending priorities and plans as business leaders scrambled to navigate a rapidly changing environment. For many organisations this included responding to the social justice movements, shifting to a full-time remote staff, determining how best to support employees’ wellbeing, managing a hybrid workforce, and… Continue reading 9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond
Should businesses pay remote workers less in the future?
Half of the workforce is now remote, with many saving money on commuting and living costs – should that translate into diminished pay packets? The employee exodus Living and working in a city can be costly. Let’s take the capital, for example. Commuting from within London or from a satellite town costs circa £5,114 – 18%… Continue reading Should businesses pay remote workers less in the future?
Does the 5-day week really work? Or could we see a move to a 4-day working week as standard?
The five-day working week is deeply ingrained in western culture. A Monday-to-Friday 9-to-5 schedule is practically unspoken law across the UK, with just two days to unwind and take care of physical and mental wellbeing at the weekend. However, with the compounded stress of the coronavirus pandemic, and the unmitigated success of the almost universal… Continue reading Does the 5-day week really work? Or could we see a move to a 4-day working week as standard?
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM PROCRASTINATION?
What would you get done if you only had until 10:30 a.m. to work today? Ask yourself this question and Do that first. If you think you only have a short time to complete your work, try “the 10:30 a.m. question” and the chances are you will approach it with a much keener and focussed… Continue reading ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM PROCRASTINATION?