We've all been there - your eyes snap open at 3 AM and no matter how hard you try, your mind refuses to shut off and let you drift back into peaceful slumber. As the hours tick by, anxiety starts creeping in about how exhausted you'll feel later. Before you know it, the alarm is going off and you're facing another day running on fumes.
Low-level chronic stress, often referred to as "daily hassles" or "background stress," is a pervasive issue that can have significant impacts on our overall well-being and even our life expectancy. This type of stress is caused by the constant barrage of minor stressors that we encounter in our daily lives, such as traffic jams, work deadlines, family obligations, and financial concerns.
The Clock is Ticking: Supporting Employees Without Sacrificing Organisational Wellbeing It's no secret that employee wellbeing has become a top priority for organisations in recent years. With burnout reaching epidemic levels and mental health struggles on the rise, managers are increasingly focused on supporting their people.
We all know the stereotypical "boss" - barking orders, taking credit, and putting their own interests first without regard for their team. But in today's modern workplace, this command-and-control style of management simply doesn't cut it anymore. Employees want to be empowered, not controlled, and servant leadership is the way forward.
Having a clear team strategy is crucial for aligning a team around common goals and ensuring everyone is working together effectively. Here are some key elements to focus on when developing a strategy for your team: Define Shared Goals The first step is to define the overarching goals for the team.
Managing people is one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of business leadership. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, managers have an exciting opportunity to utilise AI to enhance their skills and better lead their teams. Here are three ways AI is transforming management for the better: 1.
There is a clear difference between high performing teams and high functioning teams. Put simply, many high performing teams are not necessarily high functioning. They achieve what they achieve through effort, blood, sweat and frequently tears. Performance in these organisations is exhausting, often stressful, there is fall out and discontent.
As a manager, it's important to regularly assess how effective you and your team are at achieving goals and driving results. While management style and qualities like leadership ability are critical, there are also quantitative metrics that can provide insight into management performance.
Change is inevitable in any workplace. As a leader, it's your job to help your team members embrace change and move forward in a positive way. Here are three critical steps you can take to manage change effectively in your team: 1. Communicate early and often.
Giving a business presentation in the virtual world poses unique challenges. How do you make an online talk interactive and memorable when you don't have a live audience? Get creative with these preparation tips for an outstanding virtual presentation: 1.
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I'm Bob Bannister, owner, and trainer at iManage Performance, the specialists in training for remote workers and managers with over 20 years of experience in this sector.
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