Being a workaholic is a challenge. It becomes the default setting we return to when life gets tricky or you stop focusing on the life you want. The problem with only using your ability to “focus” is that it requires constant effort and it fails to get to the underlying causes which are usually ... Views: 1402
Stress is the most common single reason for staff absenteeism. It costs millions every year in lost man hours and production. Every Manager has a responsibility to ensure the well being of their team. All too often managers are themselves between a rock and a hard place and as a result pass ... Views: 817
I believe that the work force of any organization represent their true wealth for without them the organization is going nowhere.
If you are the owner or Managing Director of any organization you will know what the assets of your company are worth. Your Financial Directors and accountants ... Views: 652
Most of us use the New Year as a time to take stock of our lives. The break over Christmas gives us a bit of a breathing space between the turkey, mince pies and the round of jollity. Many of us make promises that we convince ourselves we’ll try to keep this time. Those more cynical simply ... Views: 588
Much is spoken and written about wealth. Many of us dream about having a life style supported by unlimited funds, indeed this is the basis for lotteries run world wide.
There is a paradox to in the research which has been done looking at the levels of happiness and satisfaction of those who ... Views: 813
Effective Listening
All too often we are far more enthusiastic about talking than we are listening. Yet it is so vital if we are to communicate effectively. Most breakdowns in relationships are caused because people talk at each other without really making contact. Unless someone hears what has ... Views: 1066
Think about the corporate cost of the meetings you attend during your working week.
To do that you will need to calculate the hourly rate of pay plus the on-costs (employer’s contributions) for each person attending.
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Calculate the cost to you in human terms. When the meeting ends you ... Views: 930
Stress is sited as the cause of a wide range of health problems, costing businesses billions each year in lost work days and in compensation and pensions. This does not capture the huge personal cost in anxiety, poor health and premature death.
In order to deal with stress effectively either ... Views: 783
I am always struck how often we hear about the same theme in several different contexts. I have been amazed how often the theme of time has come up this week.
Several clients have chosen to focus their session on their lack of time and the negative impact this has on their lives this month – ... Views: 1217