We recently had the pleasure of hosting a number of our amazing clients at our very first Strategic People Group breakfast event. As Organisational Psychologists, this topic is one we hold particularly close to our hearts: How Psychology Can Improve Leadership. We’re proud to share that SPG has recently passed a significant milestone —… Continue reading How Psychology Can Improve Leadership
I recently read an outline of the events around an issue between two parties, and was shocked to see the use of texts in a professional situation. I have also coached several employers who have had trouble getting graduates to ring clients – recent research found young adults believed it was rude to ring people… Continue reading Phone or text?
I just read a great article quantifying the old adage, ‘people join companies and leave managers!’ The results of a five year study suggest that a rise in line manager quality by one unit (on a scale from 1 to 5) reduces the likelihood that an NHS hospital trust employee will quit their job… Continue reading What is the impact of bad leadership?
A recent post from the Glasers (below) and a leadership development plan from an MBA student got me thinking differently about recreation. The student had Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence as one of her top strengths which she initially thought wasn’t relevant for her leadership. After some encouragement she did start to think harder about… Continue reading Being energised by using your strengths
NZders work some of the longest hours in the OECD and we have the lowest productivity! 18% of Kiwis are at risk of burnout – especially managers, professionals and workers under 30 – they have lower job satisfaction, performance and retention and higher mental health issues, accidents, errors, loneliness, sickness and feel tension between… Continue reading Work less, connect more and perform better!
Loneliness at work isn’t just a wellness issue. It’s a business threat — and it’s costing companies up to $300 billion a year! On a national survey of 2,000 employed Americans, Inc.com uncovered some startling statistics: 1 in 4 workers say they have no friends at work. 64% feel lonely on the job. 46% wish they… Continue reading Loneliness at work – a business problem!
