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The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused business models to pivot in record time. As a result, leaders are facing the challenge of their careers and are juggling more priorities than ever as they navigate their organisations through this crisis.

Despite their busy schedules, it’s never been more important that leaders ensure diversity and inclusion remains high on the agenda as we transition to the next era of work. So today, I’m joined by diversity and inclusion specialist Charlotte Sweeney OBE who is here to share her advice to help leaders do just that, throughout each stage of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Continue reading Podcast 19: Why D&I is important right now, and as we enter the new era of work →

If you’re currently in fulltime employment, the change and uncertainty that has come hand-in-hand since the COVID-19 pandemic may have understandably left you with a feeling that you need to somehow prove yourself, or, position your role as ‘indispensable’. After all, this has been a highly pressurised time and will inevitably lead many to worry about the future. Failing to manage this situation in the right way, however, could leave you feeling overwhelmed, overworked and burned out. Continue reading How to prove your value without burning yourself out →

The global COVID-19 pandemic is set to change how and where we will operate in the next era of work, potentially for good, and as restrictions are gradually starting to be relaxed in several countries, business leaders who haven’t already, are now planning how they can safely enable their employees to return to the workplace, whilst helping to manage any anxieties they may have and ultimately maintain their wellbeing in the next era of work.

So today, we’re joined by Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at the UK mental health charity Mind, who’s here to share her advice on how leaders can effectively transition their employees back into the workplace in a mentally healthy way.

Continue reading Podcast 18: How to support your team’s mental health when transitioning back into the workplace →

The global COVID-19 crisis has completely changed our lives, impacting our daily routines, the way in which we connect with people, our livelihoods and much more, which can lead to feelings of insecurity and uncertainty.

As restrictions have been relaxed in several countries, business professionals may have been required to return to the workplace or are expected to in the near future, which could enhance these worries even further.

So today, we’re joined by Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at the UK mental health charity, Mind, to help those who are worried about returning to the workplace, manage their anxieties and maintain good mental health.

Continue reading Podcast 31: Worried about returning to the workplace? Here’s how to tackle your anxieties →

The COVID-19 crisis has brought sweeping change to so many aspects of our lives – where we work being one of them. Some of these changes will be permanent. Indeed, many organisations have found that having a greater number of their employees based at home has worked out well for all parties. As a result, some employers have decided to shift completely to remote working for good, while others are transitioning more towards a hybrid way of working. Continue reading What to consider before hiring for permanently remote roles →