Stress tends to occur when we are struggling with the demands that are placed on us. This can happen in any area of your life; school, work, or even in relationships. Sometimes it can be beneficial, pushing us …
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Successful people require a high level of mental toughness. The best word to describe their mental strength is GRIT. This definition for mental toughness was first explained by Angela Lee Duckworth: “Grit is passion and perseverance for very …
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One of the biggest challenges facing HR managers when implementing wellbeing programmes is developing a strategy that will be sustainable and engaging on a large scale. Most organizations have a wide demographic of people working in them, so …
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Health Minister Leo Varadkar has this week announced a new workplace initiative to get civil servants more active and health conscious. Minister Varadkar feels tackling sickness and absenteeism through encouraging preventative action is a logical step and noted …
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A happy team is one of the most powerful resources any organisation can have in their arsenal. Happier people are less stressed, less inclined to suffer from burnout, and more effective when they are at work. Research carried …
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Presenteeism occurs when employees are physically present in the workplace but they are at very low levels of performance due to a physical or emotional problem. Presenteeism is a more complex issue than absenteeism. It is much harder …
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Absenteeism is a huge cost driver for any organisation. It’s also a challenge managers constantly have to react to, throwing plans and schedules out the window. A 2013 Gallup Poll found that the average absence costs an employer …
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We’ve all heard the saying “The Good Life”. Leading the good life is different from one person to the next and depends on what makes a person genuinely happy through using their signature strengths effectively. As we …
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Data analysis and analytic tools play an important role in the decision making process in any business. Historically, data analysis has been successful in corporate departments that use objective data like Accounting, Finance and IT. Data is available, …
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