Don’t just sit there …..learn something and move
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! I find myself, probably like many of you, spending too much time in […]
When will we stop trivialising sleep?
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! I’ve been a poor sleeper for years now: getting to sleep isn’t an […]
Powering performance with… coffee
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! Most people I know are trying to give up drinking coffee just at […]
Powering performance with… nuts
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! Walnuts have been revered since ancient times as the symbol of intellectuality since […]
Powering performance with… rosemary oil
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! The other really interesting research on memory enhancement is Rosemary Oil. Rosemary (Rosmarinus […]
Powering performance with… turmeric
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! It’s hard not to rush out and buy a huge bag of organic […]
Powering performance with… chocolate
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! Rejoice, rejoice: chocolate is actually good for you. Here is just some of […]
Powering performance by… ditching blue light
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! Normally, your brain starts progressively increasing the hormone melatonin around 9 or 10 […]
Coaching or telling. Which works? Here’s the evidence…
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone. You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your way, […]
Exercise: Miracle Gro for the brain – take it up now
In this series we look at an aspect of science that gets too little (in our view) attention in business and that’s what we eat, how we move our body and use our brain. Take a look at the whole series here! The more research is done on exercise the clearer it is that if […]
If you want trust, you have to invest in culture
Trust is big business. From Davos down, business leaders are consulting oracles like Edelman’s Trust Barometer or the CIPD’s Employee Outlook Report in order to increase trust in their organisations, inside and out. It’s a perfectly sensible goal. The commercial advantages of trust are well documented: when employees trust leaders and each other, it reduces […]
How the brain works and the link to good business
It’s Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone! You’re reading one of the pieces that’s been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There’s loads more content going live over the month to help you on your […]
What does a brain-savvy leader look like?
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone! You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your […]
Why is insight important and how can you have more
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone! You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your […]
Mindset matters – what’s it all about and why it matters
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone. You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your way, […]
How to form new behavioural habits
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone. You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your way, […]
Taking a look at the Great Feedback Debate
It's Neuroscience Learning Month on HRZone. You're reading one of the pieces that's been written to help you develop a sound understanding of why neuroscience principles are important to business, and a basic understanding of how you can apply them effectively. There's loads more content going live over the month to help you on your way, […]
Gamification isn’t dead, it’s just one piece of the employee engagement puzzle
As recently as last year it was widely and optimistically accepted that applying game mechanics to corporate tasks, like rewarding points, levels or badges to completing a timecard or participating in a giving campaign would have a significant increase in employee engagement. Studies from industry research experts such as the Aberdeen Group, found in a […]
Vintage HR – Talkin’ Bout An Evolution
They say that in a time of recession, a return to tried and tested methods is common. If we look at the ‘reboots’ and sequels of popular movie franchises (X-Men 9 in the pipeline at the moment!) and the reunion of popular, often novelty, musical acts that appeared immediately following the 2007 global economic recession, […]
E-resilience – why should HR care?
There's so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics' Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]