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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
How can we better understand the ‘office creep?’
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 […]
Things managers do that they think are good for motivation but actually suck
Blaire Palmer is CEO of That People Thing, a consultancy dedicated to inspiring leaders in fast-paced, ambitious businesses to drive change in their organisations in partnership with their people. Blaire has been described as a "secret weapon", a "business muse" and "that lady who does the leadership and team stuff". She is a regular guest expert on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy […]
Breakfast Insight: Positive psychology at work
Breakfast Insight is your short dose of new ideas and food for thought, perfect to watch with your morning coffee. Today we're chatting to Tim Lomas, Lecturer in Positive Psychology at the University of East London. You can find out more about Tim on his website or contact him on Twitter at @drtimlomas. Tim tells us: […]
Snakes in suits: exploring the dark side of mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation has been arguably THE trend in corporate wellbeing over recent years. And for good reason, given the purported benefits: stress reduction improved concentration better decision-making greater empathy improved productivity more creativity better teamwork. The list goes on. The piece de resistance that vendors of mindfulness are keen to share is that scientific research shows […]
An introvert’s attempt at networking showman
If HR professionals are still grappling with defining and delivering employee engagement in their own companies, do they have the emotional intelligence to make networking a valuable exercise when let out to play? I attended the 2016 CIPD Employee Engagement Conference to find out if I can switch from introvert to showman to stand out […]
Why bring green space into your working day?
‘Married to the office’ is a commonly used phrase and one which rings true for many employees. Although in theory technology creates much more opportunity for flexible working, it seems to have fostered a 24/7 working culture. I’m a keen advocate of bringing green space into a working day – or any day for that […]
Future of HR: Engagement is over – manage energy
In this series I take a look at the future of HR, not through predicting the next structure HR will adopt or giving you demographic trends but through applying a greater understanding of how our brain works and what that application may mean for how HR help organisations achieve greater performance through their people. As managing […]
