Tag: change

What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership

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

The Power of Volunteering

If you’re searching for deeper fulfillment beyond your career, volunteering is a powerful way to find it. The impact you make doesn’t have to be grand—starting small can create meaningful change. Here’s how to get started. Don’t let doubt hold you back. It’s easy to feel like one person’s efforts won’t matter, but focusing on… Continue reading The Power of Volunteering

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

Stop yourself from Overcommitting – break the habit of saying “yes”

Are you taking on too much at work? From saying yes too quickly to feeling guilty about downtime to frequently working during off hours, overcommitment shows up in ways that drain your energy and limit your focus. Small, intentional changes can help you reclaim time for the work that truly matters. Regularly assess your workload.… Continue reading Stop yourself from Overcommitting – break the habit of saying “yes”

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

Three-fifths to change careers due to COVID

As a result of the coronavirus crisis, it seems that many workers are keen to make changes to their careers. In fact, three-fifths of UK workers (60%) are open to switching careers, which is an increase of seven percentage points since July 2020 (53%). Following research conducted as part of Aviva’s latest How We Live report,… Continue reading Three-fifths to change careers due to COVID

Is Online Coaching the Future?

A growing trend Climate change and time pressures are forcing many of us to re-think the journeys that we make – are they necessary or is there a better way? According to the 2019 Executive Coaching Survey, virtual coaching now accounts for 1/3 of all coaching services, a figure that has been growing steadily over… Continue reading Is Online Coaching the Future?

Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

In the post-pandemic world, successful leaders will be those who can empower and truly unlock the potential of their teams. ‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership’ may be more widely distributed around our organisations than we generally consider. Leadership can come from any quarter – given the right conditions and circumstances. Secondly, unlocking their potential and encouraging people… Continue reading Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!