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We're in a world plagued by 'short-termism'
We're often forced to chase short-term gains, but fighting the urge to get a big win brings benefits.
- by James Adonis
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Why some women hate being managers
Women often encounter a boys' club once promoted to a management position.
- by James Adonis
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Why being bipolar can be an entrepreneurial strength
Bipolar disorder may be a source of strength for the entrepreneurially minded.
- by James Adonis
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What’s stopping you from taking a sabbatical?
Reduced stress, enhanced wellbeing, the discovery of new interests and passions are all benefits of a sabbatical.
- by James Adonis
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Your employees’ money worries are also your own
Leaders have a moral (and economic) imperative to care about their employees’ financial wellbeing.
- by James Adonis
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Democracy: does it belong in the workplace?
There are certain democratic rights to which we’ve become accustomed and would never give up, except at work.
- by James Adonis
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Dyslexia at work: holding people back?
It might surprise you to learn many famous people live (and thrive) with dyslexia.
- by James Adonis
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Emoticons in business: ☺ or ☹ ?
The use of emoticons is on the rise but is it unprofessional?
- by James Adonis
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How to get staff to do what you want
When managers are struggling to get their staff to comply with simple instructions, it might just be the manager's fault.
- by James Adonis
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Email: nothing more than an interruption?
Employees send and receive an average of 122 emails a day and almost a third of our time is spent doing nothing but managing the darn things.
- by James Adonis
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Low prices may win you customers, but can damage employees’ wellbeing
Price is used to influence customers, but it could also be dehumanising for your staff. And that's no exaggeration.
- by James Adonis