Writing

People and Culture

  1. Your Wellness Programme Is an Alibi

    A controlled trial across nearly thirty-three thousand workers moved none of the numbers the programme was sold to move. It was never the answer to the question the leader was avoiding.

  2. The Unproductive Hours

    The hours that produce judgement look, from the outside, like nothing happening. AI offers a way to skip them, and the people accepting the offer cannot know what they are giving up.

  3. The Engineered Tribe

    Why the topics you're told never to discuss are precisely the ones engineered to divide you, and what that has to do with the standards inside your business.

  4. Demoralisation Reaches the Cenotaph

    The booing was not the aberration. It was the response to one. The Cenotaph is the line, and the institutions went looking for it.

  5. The Quiet Rot

    Nobody quits on a Tuesday because of something that happened on a Tuesday. Demoralisation is not a crisis. It is a climate.

  6. The Gerontocracy Has Lost the Room

    They are not apathetic. They are watching. And what they see is damning.

  7. 2 min

    Strategies for Effective Talent Retention

    Staff retention is not just about keeping staff; it's about fostering an environment where they can thrive and contribute to the company's success. Whether it's through competitive pay, career development, creating a positive work culture, feeling valued or something else, the right approach will make all the difference.

  8. 12 min

    Navigating Entitlement in the Workplace

    Explore how to transform workplace culture from toxic to terrific. Discover strategies for empowering employees and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes growth, respect, and shared success.

  9. 4 min

    Dealing with Narcissists in Business: A Guide for Sanity Retention

    Explore effective strategies for navigating business relationships with narcissists. Our comprehensive guide offers insights and practical tips for dealing with narcissistic behaviour in the workplace, fostering a healthier, more productive professional environment.

  10. 8 min

    3 Stage Process to Building Real Relationships

    In order to grow a successful business you need more than yourself, your laptop or mobile phone and a data connection.

  11. 6 min

    Stand Up, Speak Out, and Be an Owner!

    Is your way of being in your business the way of an owner? Does what you do and how you do it help other people? Do you do the right thing, especially when no one's watching?