When it comes to running any business, most of us know how important efficiency and productivity are to success. However, this is often easier said than done when you’re going through a phase of rapid growth or you’re getting back onto your feet after a difficult period.
This week, guest writer Evelyn James takes us through empowering methods we can utilise to support ourselves to streamline your business post-lockdown.
This week mark’s anti-bullying week in the UK and while we tend to think bullying might take place predominantly at schools and amongst young people, the workplace is also a common environment to experience unfair treatment.
A survey conducted by SME Loans in 2019 found that 23% of British workers had been bullied at work, and a further 12% admitted to struggling to make friends in the workplace. In light of these statistics, it’s important to not only be able to identify what constitutes workplace bullying but also what to do if you’re experiencing it, and how to help others.
As a teacher, facilitator or leader, do you sometimes find it challenging or overwhelming to juggle a number of different tasks? If so, you’re not alone.
There are many approaches to managing your to-do-list and we all engage in learning and development in our own ways. Today, guest writer Lori Wade is going to take us through the process of “time-on-task” as a helpful strategy for you to take on board as a professional in this space.
It is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, and has brought along many challenges with it. With the current global situation, no matter where you are from, what industry you are working in, what gender you are, everyone has been affected differently.
I have personally spoken to some founders who have found lockdown to have its benefits. For example, with everyone working from home it meant there were no restrictions with child care, so a number of female founders were able to work more, and not need to worry about child care for once.
