When I met American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker Tim Ferris at an event this year he said something that stuck with me. ‘Reading is a great way to procrastinate,’ as if he knew my big secret. Later, I listened to an interview where the host asked Tim about his favourite podcasts. ‘I don’t have…
You are not alone if you feel you cannot work without coffee – it’s usually the first thing we all grab the moment we are at our offices! Coffee breaks are important: they promote collaboration, productivity and creativity. Breaks with coffee eases tensions, maintains team spirit and most importantly creates a sense of belonging. Here’s…
New data reveals British people would rather talk to their colleagues about relationship issues, money problems and even sex, than broach the topic of mental health. A survey for Time to Change of 2,000 British workers suggests mental health remains one of the last taboos in the workplace, showing that, despite progress, there is still a…
Sheetal Rai from Worknrby.com gives you a list of the key skills needed to thrive in your job! Sales skills Sales is the basis of all business success. You’re always selling, even if your role does not include sales in the job description. You sell during marketing activities, team meetings, customer service, product management, conferences,…
There’s a lot more than team spirit that goes in to keeping your employees happy. Here’s eight key ingredients for achieving nirvana in the workplace… The overall environment and organisation’s working culture Competitive compensation and company perks, including annual raises and bonuses Training and development opportunities, including opportunities for promotion and career development An attractive…