Who doesn’t want a greener office? The benefits are immense, from productivity and enhanced creativity to employee wellness and a reduced carbon footprint. But having a green office may sound intimidating, so here are our best tips to get you started. #1 GET GREEN EVEN BEFORE YOU GET TO WORK That’s right, I’m talking […]
Being a leader is tough, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Practicing mindful leadership is the perfect way to become a better, calmer leader. Here’s how to start. WHAT’S A MINDFUL LEADER? A mindful leader is present, non-judgemental and tackles problems with clarity. He/She encourages focus, creativity, and compassion while in the […]
New clients can be difficult to work with, especially in terms of creating an organic emotional connection. Such a connection is important for a tight-knit client-therapist relationship. This can be achieved by building trust — something that’s definitely easier said than done. Building trust with a stranger is challenging, but especially in a therapeutic environment […]
We’ve all witnessed messy meetings. Split decisions, misinterpreted actions, and lost objectives hinder effective collaboration at work. In some cases, this could even cause long-term unhappiness within your team. But don’t fret! The problem and solution simply lie in personality types. Once your team establishes a solid understanding of work personality types, project management will […]
When we talk about workplace productivity, chances are we’ve got the usual suspects in mind: techniques to boost efficiency (e.g. the “two-minute rule”) or tools to bolster effective teamwork (say, a Timeqube). Why do we gravitate towards these productivity solutions? Well, they’re simple, seamless integrations into our lives. And if you think about it, office […]
There’s one fact that transcends cultures and industries: people hate meetings. But how exactly did this avenue for collaboration, creativity, and productivity become such a sore spot? It all started with the downfall of productive meetings. We associate meetings with good project management, leading to a psychological bias that longer, frequent meetings are good. However, […]
That’s a trick question. Creating a sustainable office doesn’t actually require much effort — just the right attitude. What exactly is a Sustainable Office (and why does it matter)? A sustainable office (or “eco-office”) simply refers to a workplace that regulates its environmental impact. Now before you get defensive, just remember that even the smallest […]
With our shift towards self-care and better work-life balance, it’s only natural that mindfulness has taken the world by storm. Yet, we only hear of its applications outside the workplace — through Yoga classes, morning meditations or a Marie Kondo level of household organization. Here’s how you can bring a calmer, focused attitude to work […]