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Social distancing is the wrong term: we need to be physically distant, but socially inclusive
During the current COVID-19 crisis, much has been made of the need to stay away from people who are sick. The term commonly used in public health to describe this is ‘social distancing’. However, to stay healthy this is about physical separation, not social segregation and it’s an important distinction, says Raafi-Karim Alidina
Struggling to focus? Seven brain hacks to boost productivity when working at home
If you’re like most of the people on earth right now, as our time in isolation stretches to a month or even more, with no definite end in sight, you may be struggling to focus. Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton offer some advice to boost your energy and productivity
In what way can mental illness be a positive attribute?
Organisations could educate the workforce to increase knowledge and reduce the commonly held misconceptions about mental illness and repositioning it as something that is ‘normal’ and faced by many employees, says Sophie Hennekam
‘Why completing a DBA was the right choice for me: how it impacted my career and shaped my life’
No one recognises the value of an education like thought leader and CEO coach Dr John Blakey, known for his bestselling book, The Trusted Executive. Dr Blakey is highly sought after as a keynote speaker and best-selling author on the topic of trust in leadership. He earned a DBA from Aston University, a triple-accredited, elite Business School and describes how the programme changed his life
A 101 guide to affiliate marketing
It’s important to have clear targets in place when considering affiliate marketing, whether a brand’s primary target is increasing sales, growing brand awareness or driving traffic, according to Christie Rae and Hope Walker
Why does most strategic decision making in organisations fail and how can we fix this?
Businesses need to put more cognitive effort into the decision-making process to avoid costly errors says Joep Steffes
How to use employee engagement to drive business success
Employees know that respect and loyalty goes both ways: if you treat your staff well, they will repay you with dedication and positive results many times over, says Danny Brooks
Adapting the supply chain for sustainability
Adapting the supply chain for sustainability can be achieved through commitment and focus on product sourcing, business operations, and end of product life disposal, says Don Marshall
Charities should be hiring MBA graduates
For teams looking to expand their skill sets an MBA offers a different dimension and perspective, despite the course often being overlooked as a qualification for those pursuing a career in the third sector, says Alexandra Cairns
Leadership in the age of disruption
Many leaders struggle to feel equipped in this age of disruption, where business models are quickly evolving, technology advancements emerge, and digital transformation changes the way we work, says Chris Underwood
More than 1,000 Americans share their worst experiences with their bosses
Based on a recent poll from Monster, a full 76% of employees say they currently have or recently had a ‘toxic’ boss. Max Woolf finds out how to handle hellish managers
Responsible business in action: navigating difficult trade-offs
Just as a personal purpose allows a citizen to focus on what he’s truly passionate about and skilled in, corporate purpose allows an enterprise to focus on the activities that impact the most material stakeholders and in which it has greatest comparative advantage, says Alex Edmans
The rise of remote working: report shows the steady increase in industries working remotely before Coronavirus
The recent weeks have shown a dramatic shift in the way companies are expecting individuals to work – but which industries are best prepared for this, and which sectors are lagging behind? Kerry Fawcett reports
Develop for success: why training and development is vital in volatile times
Training budgets can feel like an easy financial cut when things get tight, especially for SMEs, but budgets need to be ring fenced to secure success, says Louise Hosking
Is working in varied teams the key to job satisfaction?
Agile working in multidisciplinary teams makes work more enjoyable and ensures that your customers receive better service. This is a key conclusion from Mike Hoogveld’s research on the effect of agile working on customer service
Migrants are key to international business expansion
Migrant workers bring a wealth of positive economic and business-critical benefits. Jonas Puck offers a ground-breaking piece of research, revealing a more positive account of global migration than what exists already
Virtual ways to build better relationships
Part-time virtual working is common. But overnight, in many countries, full-time virtual working for all employees became mandatory leaving no time for planning or specialised training, says Richard Fox
Interviews don’t work: how to rethink your selection process
Traditional job interviews are flawed yet, no one gets a job without one… Why? Kevin Green finds out
Social distancing is the wrong term: we need to be physically distant, but socially inclusive
During the current COVID-19 crisis, much has been made of the need to stay away from people who are sick. The term commonly used in public health to describe this is ‘social distancing’. However, to stay healthy this is about physical separation, not social segregation and it’s an important distinction, says Raafi-Karim Alidina
Struggling to focus? Seven brain hacks to boost productivity when working at home
If you’re like most of the people on earth right now, as our time in isolation stretches to a month or even more, with no definite end in sight, you may be struggling to focus. Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton offer some advice to boost your energy and productivity
In what way can mental illness be a positive attribute?
Organisations could educate the workforce to increase knowledge and reduce the commonly held misconceptions about mental illness and repositioning it as something that is ‘normal’ and faced by many employees, says Sophie Hennekam
