We asked our social media friends and followers for their top tips on how to handle difficult virtual conversations. Here's a selection of the best responses
"People who don't succeed often seem to give up their goals, rather than do what they hate." – Marisa Peer
"I don't bother myself with uncertainty because I understand I have no control over it."
"Can everybody hear me?" "Oh dear, you've frozen." "Sorry my kids are screaming, I'm going to mute myself." "I can hear you but I can't see you." "Oh, that's the postman at the door, give us a second." "You're on mute, you have to unmute!" Six months ago, who'd have thought that all the phrases […]
Celebrating success is one of the simplest and yet most effective ways managers can motivate their people. It can boost feelings of self-worth, accomplishment and value. More than that, studies have shown that noticing good work can increase productivity and loyalty, and reduce staff turnover. So, why are we so bad at it? Why Is […]
Thanks to COVID-19, we are all now living in a world that was beyond imagination just a few short weeks ago. For most of us, nothing in our old lives could have prepared us adequately for lockdown. Yes, we are all caught in the same storm
Crying at work is widely regarded as something of a taboo. If you're reduced to tears in the workplace, there is the very real fear that others will see you as weak, overemotional or unprofessional. And if personal issues are the cause of your distress, you don't want to feel disapproval from your boss or […]
Do you remember your first day of work? Chances are, you started out as a junior; both in terms of your job title and your age. So, you will probably have experience of working with managers and colleagues who were a generation, or two, older than you. Today, as more young, tech-savvy workers become managers, […]
We all know the value of feedback in the workplace. It can help you to improve your performance, to reassure you that you are on the right track, and to stop you from making serious errors. But can you give feedback to managers?
The best career advice I ever received? “Stop moaning, and do something about it!” Though it’s served me well, at the time I remember thinking, “that’s a bit harsh!” I'd just finished uni
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