Back when I was a busy head of communications in a large, government organisation, I had more than one boss. Not only that but they
Tag: Stress
How to go in to the Christmas break stress-free
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – Andy Williams If this is your final week at work before the Christmas holidays then you
Could consultation be an antidote to the stress of organisational change?
A recent study published in Human Resource Management Journal explores the impact on employees of restructuring and downsizing and whether consultation can help mitigate the negative
Middle managers and burnout: How hardiness could make a positive difference
The recent UK Working Lives survey, conducted by the CIPD, found middle managers to be increasingly squeezed and stressed. Unsurprisingly, “Over stressed managers will not
The impact of personal social media use at work
“Information and communication technologies can offer employees more autonomy in organising their work because it becomes easier to stay connected and have more control on
How to handle workaholism
This is the time of year when people and organisations tend to slow down. For those who celebrate Christmas, it’s a time to wind-down before
