Just a few days ago Forbes online published a blog with this title by David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom (read it here) that really challenges conventional wisdom about the workplace. They look at six common beliefs and then dig into the research to find out whether it is actually true …
Stress Busters
Sunday, September 27, 2015In the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale there are a number of events that if they occurred within the past year and when added together, can provide a rough estimate of how stress will affect your life. For an adult, death of spouse tops the list with 100 points. Divorce …
Appealing to the Millennials
Sunday, September 27, 2015Very recently LinkedIn undertook a worldwide survey of the Millennials (born 1981 – 1997) about their attitudes to the financial services industry, and banking in particular. Business Insider has accessed the data for the Australian people and have compiled an infographic that gives their preferences. You can read about it …
Multitasking
Sunday, September 13, 2015Tim Hartford has written in the 3 September 2015 edition of FT magazine on the issue of multitasking (Read it here) with some very interesting results. Referencing current studies on the topic throughout, Hartford looks at the history and modern phenomena we know as multitasking. Are we destined to multitasking …
The Science of Organisational Transformation
Sunday, September 13, 2015I have been rereading the classic text on change management, Leading Change, by John Kotter, and it seems that as a result, everywhere I look there are articles, blogs, books and references to change management. One report that has really captured my attention is a McKinsey and Company report on …
Happy at Work – This is a Bad Thing?
Sunday, August 2, 2015I generally enjoy my work, and have always strived to make my working environment enjoyable for others as well. Of recent times a movement has grown that takes this to a whole new level. Work place happiness is a new phenomenon that introduces things like gym memberships for employees, free …