December 15, 2022
Why Did a Book About Sadness Make Me So Happy?
"It’s part of being human, stemming from our awareness that life is finite. If we squash down those feelings, we’re missing out on their benefits." - Melanie Bell
December 8, 2022
Talking About Your Salary – Your Top Tips!
"So, how much are you on now then?" The question took me by surprise. I'd never really discussed my salary before, and certainly not at work, surrounded by all my colleagues...
December 7, 2022
How Not to Let Go of Remote Workers
Are remote works more at risk of redundancy? Kevin Dunne talks to employees and employers about letting people go the right and wrong way.
December 6, 2022
A Fresh Start – #MTTalk Roundup
In the words of my grandmother, who was the most amazing cook and baker, "You can't prepare food to nurture you if the ingredients are stale, old or rotten. No amount of magic, spice and effort can change that."
November 24, 2022
“Become an Observer Every Day!” Lorraine Marchand on Innovation
"Get yourself a notebook. Every day, write down three problems that you observe. This can be the place where you drive and foment your own change."
November 23, 2022
Why Is Taking Paternity Leave So Hard?
Is paternity leave working? How do new fathers feel about it? I spoke to some parents at Mind Tools to find out.
November 22, 2022
Planning Your Pause: Holiday Highs and Lows – #MTtalk Roundup
See the best responses from our latest Twitter Talk on holiday highs and lows - discussing the best and worst of the winter holiday season!
November 17, 2022
Why Is Returning From Maternity Leave So Hard?
How can managers and leaders make returning from maternity leave easier for working mothers? I spoke to some parents at Mind Tools to find out.
November 10, 2022
How Am I Feeling? It’s Hard to Say
When my friend Pete told me that his cancer was back, I stammered some platitudes about always having hope, being strong. You know the sort of thing. What I simply couldn't do was ask him how he felt. And I've known him for over 30 years...
November 9, 2022
Beating the Winter Blues: How to Manage Stress and SAD at Work
The often griped-about "winter blues" may not sound like something to worry about, but as the days get colder and shorter, Seasonal Affective Disorder could be infiltrating your workplace without you knowing!
November 8, 2022
Hilarious Career Moments – #MTtalk Roundup
I love the kind of laughter that creeps up on you and erupts in a moment when you absolutely should not laugh. Like when you’re…
November 2, 2022
Productivity Paranoia — Your Top Tips!
When COVID-19 hit in March 2020 hit, everything changed. Organizations had no choice but to move great swathes of business activities to the comfort of their people's own homes.
