What Is Company Culture? How It Develops and How Leaders Can Influence It

In professional and academic research, “company culture” is often misunderstood as a set of perks or office vibes. In reality, company culture is a deep-seated operating system. It’s

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13 Workplace Traits That Require No Talent, but Can Accelerate Your Career

What workplace traits require no talent? A growth mindset, adaptability, gratitude, effort, positivity, humility, curiosity, honesty, professionalism, follow-through, resilience, proactive behaviour and enthusiasm are all traits anyone can

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Why Younger Employees Don’t Want to Become Managers and What Employers Can Do

Many younger employees are willing to learn, lead projects and take on greater responsibility, so why is it that younger employees don’t want to become managers? They have

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Can You Measure Employee Engagement? Yes, If You Measure Motivation Instead

We can’t actually measure employee engagement according to a recent Forbes article. The piece, written by Susan LaMotte, argues that despite a booming industry of surveys, dashboards and

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Why Employees Experience Organisational Culture, Not Mission Statements

Walk into the reception area of many organisations and you’ll often find the company’s mission statement displayed prominently on a wall. You might see values such as integrity,

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Disengagement: What Really Demoralises Employees at Work?

Employee disengagement rarely comes from one dramatic event. More often, it builds gradually through everyday behaviours, poor communication, inconsistent leadership and a culture that makes people feel undervalued,

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6 Proven Ways to Improve Employee Engagement (That Actually Make a Difference)

Employee engagement has become one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. Recent research continues to show declining levels of engagement across many industries, with significant consequences for

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Feeling Unmotivated at Work? 9 Practical Ways to Rediscover Your Motivation

It’s not a great feeling. Waking up on a Monday morning and simply not caring about the work day ahead. What you once enjoyed feels repetitive, your energy

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Mentoring in the Laboratory Market

If you’re working in the laboratory space and wondering if you might benefit from some mentoring, you need to ask these questions to find the mentor with the

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Mastering Motivation at Work

Why knowing what motivates your team changes everything Every leader knows the frustration; you have talented people, a clear strategy and a genuine desire to build a high-performing

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