Sharesz T Wilkinson, Forbes and HBR Advisory Council: self-awareness is the number one skill a modern leader needs to master
The character of a leader bears much influence on the company’s culture, which is why they need to lead with
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Interviews
Gerard O’Donovan: Caring communication is the most important element of any business
In order for business leaders to create a workplace culture that places the mental wellbeing of their employees at its core, leaders need to practice caring communication. The manner in which leaders communicate should…
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Tina Winchester, Mentally Well Workplaces: The 24/7 grind is not something to be celebrated!
In order to create work environments that promote mental health, it is vital for managers to learn how to spot early signs of mental health deterioration. “Being open about mental health in the workplace is essential,” says Tina Winchester.
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Tarek Anwar, CEO at FinVelo: Inclusion, diversity of thought, views and perspective will drive sustainable growth
In order to avoid the negative effects that can result because of the pandemic, leaders should learn to find balance and perspective. Lack of clarity, vision, outlook; fear; anxiety; knee-jerk reactions; massive drop in income are amongst the main personal and professional challenges.
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Helen Webb, Chief People and Services Officer, Co-op: In these unprecedented times, provide your employees with guidance, not rules
Companies should aim to provide their employees with guidance rather than strict rules as they navigate the world of business post-COVID-19. This is especially true when it comes to providing help to employees that continue to work from home.
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Adeola Onasanwo, Founder of Pink Dynasty: Companies should become more proactive and less reactive, it is imperative that they do their best to dismantle discriminatory systems
In order to show support for movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, businesses…
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Lisa Molloy, IACP: There is a need for significant investment in mental health services to help address the psychological toll of Covid-19
Prior to the pandemic, 3% of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) members were working mostly online – this changed to 70% during the pandemic, according to a survey done by the association.
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Gemma Archibald, Alcumus: Share your story; it will give others the confidence to believe in themselves
“I believe that as female leaders, we have a role to play in talking about how we reached our positions. If younger women don’t understand your history or journey, they will attribute your success to a certain level of education,” says Gemma Archibald
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Helen Jones, Alcumus: My advice for young women entering a male-dominated industry is ‘Don’t change’
We talked with Helen about the challenges that women working in male-dominated industries face, but also about the ways in which women can change these industries for the better. Find actionable insights on how schools and teachers can encourage more…
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Adina David, Ladies in Real Estate: More needs to be done in retaining and promoting female talent in the real estate industry
CREW UK launched its first mentorship programme, providing an opportunity for professionals in real estate to connect with and learn from senior executives in the industry.
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