How to say “No” at work (and still win friends and influence people)
We all know what it’s like, you’re trying to make it to the next level on the career ladder and the temptation to say “Yes” to everything can seem overwhelming.Do you find yourself: Burning the candle at both ends?Wearing the long
Wellbeing at work: creating a happy workplace
By Sally Pearman. Productivity, employee voice and happiness in the workplace are hot topics for employers today. But in an increasingly global and virtual workplace what can we do to ensure that our staff feel engaged, happy and valued in the workplace? I
Managing stress at work: the Centre’s tea challenge
By Sally Pearman. When it’s dark like this I just want to hibernate until the sun comes out. I’m so stressed my head could explode. I actually fell asleep on the tube last night. I’ve had this cold for weeks.
Random acts of kindness at work: World Kindness Week
November sees the start of World Kindness Week from 24–30 November. You might be sitting asking yourself “why bother?”, especially at work. Kindness at work, believe it or not, has multiple benefits. We’re sometimes conditioned to believe that work should be dog-eat-dog, that it’s
Five practical (and easy) mindfulness exercises that take less than five minutes
What is mindfulness? Everybody is talking about it, but it isn’t new. Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy have been effectively used to treat anxiety, stress and depression for a number of years now. It is so effective that it's the NICE (National
Branching out: taking a step into the unknown
By Sally Pearman. How taking on a project or hobby outside of work can reignite your passion for work, boost your confidence and challenge self-imposed ‘glass ceilings'. After a quick browse, it seems that the internet is full of articles around career change and whether
Ten tips to beat procrastination
Do you have a project or task you simply can't get started on? Do you recognise that feeling of dread when you think about it; that overpowering compulsion to do any other activity so long as it's not that one thing? We've all been there,
When did you last improve your reading skills? Ever? Probably never!
By David Aylwin. When we learnt to read, around the age of five, no importance was later given to efficient reading. If you could read, that was enough. Since then, you will have picked up bad habits that prevent you from reading quickly and efficiently.
Combining work and study - six tips to help you through
By Kerry Johnson. Part-time study is a great option if you want to gain a degree but continue working, but it's certainly not an easy route to a qualification! I didn't quite manage to finish my degree when I was younger, and I always