How many of us know that we should move away from our desks and switch off from technology when we eat our lunch? Yet, how many days a week do you just sit in front of your computer checking your phone whilst quickly eating your lunch ‘al desko’? Fika encourages you to change these habits and actually have a chat to colleagues.
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How many times have you felt afraid to raise an issue, a failing, or a concern? What if, instead, you felt supported to raise any concern? And imagine how much more effective and perhaps satisfied you would feel – and your team. And if you’re a boss, envisage an environment of openness, courage and curiosity and how motivating that can be for those you lead.
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A senior exec once said to me: ‘I can see how agile working is a benefit, but only for experienced staff members who already know what they’re doing’. Well, some might say learning happens during watercooler conversations or ear-wigging more senior people in meetings or on the phone. But, let’s say a ‘junior’ member of the team is on research duty, why is the office a more productive environment than, say, a home or a library? For me, this comment emphasised a lack of trust in their team as a whole and smacked of closed mindedness.
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Three-day weekend anyone? I’ll happily be first in line…
Goodbye 9 to 5… Hello flexible working – that works for you Read More »
There has been an explosion of public chatter about flexible working recently. Widely reported in print and social media, Timewise has awarded its Power 50 2019, recognising people in senior roles who work part-time. What’s more, Peter Cheese, Head of CIPD is leading the charge, alongside other public figures, calling for more organisations to use the strapline ‘Happy to talk flexible working’ and specifically advertise for flexible options when recruiting. He says, “Providing more flexible opportunities for how, when and where people work should be part of every organisation’s strategy to attract and retain the talent and skills they need”. And I couldn’t agree more.
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