Workaholism in our society and how to curb it
“At our company, we expect our employees to go the extra mile, staying after hours for example. No, we don’t pay overtime.” “I know you’ve got a lot on …
Encouraging employee autonomy in your work culture
Often overlooked, one of the most important factors in creating good working roles is autonomy, the freedom to execute the tasks given to you as you see fit and to …
ACCELERATE 2030 brings “hope for the future”
What an inspiring event at Geneva’s Impact Hub when the global ACCELERATE 2030 finalists presented their start-ups that are now ready to scale up with more investment. It has been …
World Mental Health Day 2017 – Mental Health in the Workplace
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year, and this year we focus on mental health in the work environment. Work is where we spend the …
The Importance of Expressing Appreciation
Some time ago, I was out for a coffee with a friend of mine. At the coffee shop (Starbucks, if you must know), we witnessed a man hand in a …
Book Review: A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax
“Well, I have spent most of my waking hours (and some of the sleeping ones) in the Land of Frazzledom, so I feel qualified to act as an expert tourist …
Happiness: Is It A Choice? – False Mantras and A Culture of Forced Optimism
The phrase ‘Happiness is a Choice’ adorns seemingly ever other motivational poster I see. The mantra of forced positivity that is so prevalent in our culture, that is teaching us to …