Breathing sets off a cascade of physical changes in the body that promote either stress or relaxation. BY KIRA M. NEWMAN | NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Scrolling social media, amid frantic election-related posts and news of escalating COVID-19 cases, you may have come across a friend reminding everyone to just breathe. In Greater Good’s advice for… Continue reading Is the Way You Breathe Making You Anxious?
Kia ora te whanau/greetings to our valued clients We are thrilled to announce that Strategic HR is undergoing an exciting change. From 1 September 2020 we are changing our name and will be known as Strategic People Group. Our strapline will continue to be Simply Better, which reflects our commitment to helping organisations and… Continue reading We are now Strategic People Group!
These days, anxiety is pretty widespread—and it’s tempting to want to soothe a co-worker or friend who is experiencing a high level of stress. But, as you may have noticed, telling an anxiety-ridden person to “calm: down” can backfire. A new study suggests that the most effective way to calm someone down is simply to… Continue reading Want to Comfort the Anxious? Try This
What should we do when everything feels so out of control? BY CHRISTINE CARTER | JULY 27, 2020 Living with so much uncertainty is hard. Human beings crave information about the future in the same way we crave food, sex, and other primary rewards. Our brains perceive ambiguity as a threat, and they try to… Continue reading Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty
Despite the pressure to conform, showing your true self is the path to more satisfying work. BY PATRICIA FAISON HEWLIN | AUGUST 3, 2020 When I worked in banking, I saw a lot of pressure to conform. To get ahead and gain favor, many employees made their best efforts to reflect the values that were… Continue reading How to Be More Authentic at Work
From optimising your online meetings to overhauling incentive and reward programs, cutting-edge research offers seven simple steps to improve team morale, creativity and productivity Simple psychological techniques can transform your teamwork and leadership (Credit: Hannah Busing/Unsplash) The history of sport is full of surprising twists of fate. Perhaps the most famous upset of all is… Continue reading 5 proven strategies to enhance your team’s ‘collective intelligence
