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Different day, same problems? Why it’s a bad idea to rush into solutions for tricky work issues
This may be a good time to try something different. Whatever the nature of the problems that come with your job – production or staffing issues, a difficult product launch or disgruntled customers – instead of focusing all your efforts on coming up with solutions,...
How to get control of your time
You wake up at 7:00 and reflexively reach for your phone. Between the stream of emails, WhatsApps and breaking news alerts, you see a worrying...
Always on, always tired, sometimes rude – how to avoid the ‘triple-peak trap’ of modern work
A recent Microsoft report headlined “Breaking down the infinite workday” found that 40% of Microsoft 365 users online at this hour are...
‘Send them a poem’: How to deal with clients who don’t pay
At a glance Small businesses still suffer from crippling late payments from customers Recognising and understanding the red flags helps you...
Our Member of the Year takes on rising mental health numbers
At a glance The IFA has named West Yorkshire’s Muhammad Bilal as our Member of the Year. IFA judges praised his passionate advocacy for mental...
The trend for ‘quiet’ and ‘soft’ quitting is a symptom of our deteriorating relationship with work
Do you find yourself reducing how much effort you make to engage in some “quiet” or “soft” quitting? Or maybe you dream of taking a more decisive...
Co-working spaces aren’t just about convenience – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities
As workplaces adapt to new ways of operating, from hybrid to “digital nomadism”, co-working spaces can do more than simply offer flexibility....
How to identify and tackle financial abuse in business
At a glance Economic abuse has huge financial and emotional impacts on small business owners. The cost-of-living crisis is increasing the...
Why being ‘lazy’ at work might actually be a good thing
You’re not alone. Self-doubt about productivity is very common and no wonder: we’re immersed in a culture that expects constant achievement. The...
Timeless tips from a Roman emperor to navigate tricky times
At a glance Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius used stoic philosophy to manage difficult situations, with his timeless wisdom applicable to modern...
Why not all plans for a four-day working week would be a win for health
Also known as working “compressed hours”, this schedule can sound attractive, with reports claiming improved efficiency and productivity. And, of...
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