The summer holiday season is in full swing, with news of flight cancellations, challenging journeys and mountains of luggage. After a few years of staycations, workers are looking forward to traveling further afield. They are booking their time off, doublechecking travel insurance and turning their minds to what to pack in their suitcases. What will […]
Category: Forbes | Friday 8 July 2022 | Author: Anna ShieldsAs finance teams negotiate their way through the volatility and stress triggered by the ongoing pandemic and global challenges, some leaders may channel their own negativity and frustration into the work environment. Unless proactively identified and addressed, this negativity can seep into the workplace culture and ultimately harm the organisation if it becomes a longstanding […]
Category: Financial Management | Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Author: Alex EfthymiadesBlame seems to be everywhere. We see it in our politics, our newspapers, our social media feeds. Whether it’s pointing the finger at an MP over lockdown party accusations, or corporate leaders in hot water for financial irregularities, blame is difficult to escape. In the corporate world, blame can be pervasive. If leaders inadvertently model […]
Category: People Management | Thursday 9 June 2022 | Author: Alex EfthymiadesConflict at work can leave individuals feeling isolated. Although this was already happening before the pandemic, workplace mediators have noticed an increase in feelings of isolation in the last two years. This is taking place alongside other growing societal trends. Pre-pandemic, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th U.S. Surgeon General, said that isolation and social disconnection is […]
Category: Forbes | Monday 6 June 2022 | Author: Anna ShieldsWhen facing difficulties in a work or personal relationship, leaning on a trusted colleague or friend for support can be useful. In my job as a workplace mediator, I help employees navigate tricky workplace situations. Yet I still encounter conflict in my own life. Recently, when I turned to people I trust to talk things […]
Category: Forbes | Thursday 5 May 2022 | Author: Anna Shields
