by Alex Brown | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
We know that when we are time pressured and budgets are tight, it can be easy for development to go by the wayside. However, we see first hand how important investing in your people can be. Certainly not offering development can be costly – a recent survey of...
by Alex Brown | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the most powerful tools – both in our professional and personal lives – is increasing our self awareness. Our thoughts, feelings and beliefs influence how we act, sometimes without us even realising! Being aware of our own strengths and weaknesses,...
by Alex Brown | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
When was the last time someone listened to you? I mean – really listened to you? For a lot of people at work, there’s pressure to have the answers. Who really does all the time? When people feel the pressure to perform, to get things ‘right’ they often only...
by Alex Brown | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Zero hours contracts often get bad press. With their links to the gig economy, they are often portrayed as unscrupulous employers taking advantage of the most vulnerable workers. There is no doubt that they can be misused, particularly if they are seen as a way for...
by Alex Brown | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve been some recording some podcasts with CDI Alliance looking at the topic of wellbeing (more on this to follow!), and one of the things we’ve talked about is the importance of setting boundaries in our work and in our lives. One area we know people struggle is in...
by Alex Brown | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
We all know that recruiting can be a time-consuming and expensive process, so it makes sense that once you have an offer accepted and a new employee ready to start, you do all you can to make sure it works well. It can be helpful to think of the onboarding process in...
