It’s usually in July, exactly mid-year, that we aim to slow down and re-align with our priorities. But July often turns out too busy to take that step back. August, on the other hand, has a habit of going quiet. For a lot of small business owners, that’s a source of unease. A slow diary...
Losing a member of staff feels like a problem you deal with as it happens and then move on from. Post the job, interview, hire. Done. Except it’s rarely that simple. Replacing an employee is an expensive business once you factor in recruitment fees, onboarding time, and the productivity gap while the new person finds...
We tend to picture workplace wellness as step counts, fruit bowls and the odd mindfulness app. But there’s a quieter cost that rarely makes the list: the energy it takes to be someone you’re not, all day, every day. Professional Wellness Month and the idea of showing up as you aren’t two separate things. Think...
Mental Health Awareness Week arrives every May as a useful reminder to check in – on ourselves and on the people around us, whether family, friends or colleagues. But awareness on its own only goes so far. The more useful question is what actually supports good mental health, day to day, in the ordinary run...
Not everyone processes out loud, and if you’re only tuning in to the people who speak the loudest and most often, you’re likely missing half of what your team has to offer – because it’s not just about how you listen but also who you’re listening to. Introverts vs extroverts Extroverts fill the room...
Is your team disengaged? Underperforming? Burnt out? Leaving? Employee Support Coaching is a proactive approach that helps businesses create healthier, more productive workplaces by supporting the people who make them run. These are our top five reasons for investing in Employee Support Coaching: #1. Boost engagement Disengaged employees don’t just do less –...
Absenteeism is rising. Productivity is dropping. Employee engagement is at an all-time low. Disengaged employees aren’t just doing less – they’re doing it with less care, less creativity, and less commitment. And despite the growing popularity of workplace wellness programs, most of them aren’t making a difference. Why? Because fruit shakes, yoga classes, and meditation...
Spring is here, and everything is coming back to life – but not everyone feels that same inner bloom. While nature is waking up with fresh energy and colour, it’s understandable if you’re feeling more sluggish than inspired – especially if you’re working from home or running your own business; that sense of renewal can...
Spring is more than just a season of budding flowers. For remote workers and solopreneurs, this season is the perfect opportunity to blossom too, by embracing fresh starts and cultivating habits that support personal and professional growth. So, if you’ve been working solo, buried in your to-do list, now’s the time to stretch into something...
Working solo has its perks, but for solopreneurs, having a supportive community can be a game-changer. While independence allows for flexibility, isolation can be a creativity killer. When we’re cut off from social interaction and stimulating environments, our minds can become echo chambers where self-doubt and overthinking take hold, limiting our ability to generate fresh...
