You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely
New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach.
How culture brainwashes us into mediocre ambitions
In contrast to people living under totalitarian regimes such as China, we in the West are free to make personal and business decisions. But how far are we brainwashed by old norms, new trends, social media algorithms and the values of others? And how does this limit our imaginations, and so what we achieve at work?
From micro-management to empowerment in five steps
You may intend to empower your employees, but is this a daily reality or does micromanagement slip through the net? Andrew Loveless, Director of Pecan Partnership shares five ways to enable freedom and autonomy at work, everyday.
Navigating the path to culture change: A comprehensive guide
Embarking on a culture change journey requires courage, resilience, time and commitment. By embracing the ongoing expedition of growth and evolution, it’s possible to unlock potential and achieve lasting success. Here’s your guide to managing a successful culture change journey.
CoachGPT: Is the future of coaching AI enabled?
How can we leverage generative AI to increase the accessibility of coaching in a way that enhances the performance of individuals, teams and organisations? Here, we explore the challenges, opportunities and ethical considerations for businesses looking to adopt AI coachbots.
Securing investment in company culture: An eight-step checklist
Investment in organisational culture can offer tangible returns on business longevity. Here’s an eight-step checklist for securing senior buy-in and getting the budget approval you need to enrich your culture.
Division of labour: Is AI one cut too far?
Division of labour, in the workplace and beyond, has enhanced productivity and accelerated growth. But, nobody wants to feel like a cog in someone else’s machine. Will AI create more silos and further amplify the negative impacts of division of labour?
How to actually develop a learning culture
The concept has been around for decades but how many organisations are truly learning organisations? By putting learning at the heart of workplace culture we can empower innovation. Here’s how.
Post Office: Was Paula Vennells the unluckiest CEO in the UK?
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has done a good job of showing leaders how to dish out a terrible apology, pass blame and NOT take accountability for organisational wrongdoings. In response, we ask three experts to tell us how CEOs should respond to organisational failings.
Supporting employees struggling with PMDD
With little to no treatment currently available to help combat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, employers may want to consider what measures they can implement to help employees who suffer from this condition.
Interview with CEO Pete Weir: Building an inclusive society for tomorrow’s leaders
How can we create a more inclusive society for our children of today and leaders of tomorrow? Pete Weir, CEO of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust, talks about building an inclusive workplace culture that has a positive ripple effect on the children they teach.
Is your workplace culture one of blame?
Unfortunately, it seems that a workplace culture of blame is not uncommon among organisations but it doesn’t have to be that way. By taking steps towards a culture of accountability we can stop playing the blame game and welcome a productive shift in thinking and behaviour.
The transformative power of trust
Trust begins at the leadership level with executives and senior managers delivering a trusted, safe and secure environment for all staff. Let’s look at the importance of trust and how it can be nurtured.
Entries for 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards now open!
This year’s Culture Pioneer award entries have officially opened. It’s time to show us what your workplace culture is made of!
Menstrual leave at work: Is better flexibility enough?
Remote’s Amanda Day offers valuable insights into the challenges of managing menstrual health in the workplace and what employers can do to support employees.
Home, office or hybrid? You’re asking the wrong question
It seems there is no correct answer to which type of working is optimal. So, how can managers navigate a seemingly ever-changing landscape and position their teams and organisations for success?
Winners announced for Culture Pioneer Awards 2023
The time has finally arrived for us to reveal the winners of our 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards. Find out who went home with the trophies for their exceptional achievements in organisational culture change…
Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Celebrating different minds
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24 March 2024), Paul Anderson-Walsh explores what neurodiversity is, the dangers of stereotyping and how to be an ally to neurodiverse individuals.
Sexism in the City: How the ‘Boys’ Club’ perpetuates pay gaps
On International Women’s Day, the Treasury Committee published its Sexism in the City report, and called for an end to the ‘era of impunity’. As we know, this era has gone on long enough. Working on a project in financial services around 10 years ago in South Africa, I learned that, apparently, between the 1960s […]
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion
Today is International Women’s Day 2024 and this year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. So, instead of coming up with a feisty piece calling out gender-based injustice and offering guidance on how to create change, this year we have gone in a different direction. This year we want to inspire women and allies, by sharing stories […]
