Is There Really Such a Thing as a Great Place to Work?
The idea of a “great place to work” conjures up images for all of us, but are those images all the same? Is there really such a thing as a universally great workplace? Recently, I’ve been having many discussions with leaders and HR professionals that they are struggling to create and then maintain a thriving […]
Could this simplified way of understanding workplace wellbeing make organisational efforts significantly more effective?
The landscape of workplace wellbeing is becoming increasingly complex. With an ever-expanding range of concepts, theories, and solutions, many HR professionals and senior leaders find it challenging to keep up. As someone deeply immersed in this field, I empathize with the sense of overwhelm that can come from the sheer volume of information. The nascent […]
Voluntary childlessness is on the rise. Should we be concerned?
In recent years, voluntary childlessness has become an increasingly prominent trend, with more individuals actively choosing not to have children. As someone who shares this decision, I’ve begun to reflect on the broader implications and rhetoric surrounding this shift and what it may reveal about human wellbeing. While childlessness offers personal benefits, it raises important […]
Knee-jerk policies are undermining your leadership capabilities and killing your culture!
Leaders face immense pressure to respond swiftly to issues as they arise. This urgency can lead to knee-jerk policies that disproportionately respond to the actions of a few, resulting in overbearing and controlling measures. These poorly thought-through policies often cause more harm than good, damaging company culture and undermining leadership capabilities. In this week’s episode […]
A choice for leaders: Destructive polarization or creative collaboration
Regular readers know that I often take inspiration from current affairs to inform these articles and this week is no different. It’s almost impossible to avoid the polarisation of politics at present, and I personally find the political extremes at play quite disconcerting, especially when destruction and not creation are the outcomes. The destructive […]
Ryan Serhant: Lessons in Leadership for wellbeing and performance in business
I recently came across Ryan Serhant on ‘Owning Manhattan’ a Netflix series about Real Estate. What struck me was his approach to leadership in an exceptionally fast-paced, high-stakes and ‘traditional’ industry. For those of you that are unfamiliar with Ryan, his name is synonymous with innovation, success, and dynamic leadership in the real estate industry. […]
Perseverance and Wellbeing: The Twin Pillars of Success
Many challenges, whether in business, fitness, or personal development, can seem insurmountable at first. The odds often feel stacked against us, and the journey can feel like an uphill climb with no clear end in sight. When I first started WellWise, I frequently felt like I was climbing a mountain alone. The skills I needed […]
Change: the surprising feature of enhanced wellbeing for working professionals
Change is a constant in life, yet its impact can be profound and multifaceted. Reflecting on my own life over the past six months, I have navigated a whirlwind of changes: relocating to a new country, embracing a completely new lifestyle, undertaking a significant property renovation, and celebrating the joyous occasion of my marriage. This […]
Why transforming Internal PR for HR is The Key to Embedding Emerging People Strategies
Human Resources (HR) has historically been perceived in a myriad of unflattering ways: as a bureaucratic entity, an enforcer of unpopular policies, or a secondary function with limited strategic importance. This negative perception has stymied the ability of HR to drive meaningful change within organizations. For HR to successfully embed emerging trends in people strategy […]
What can overtourism is Europe teach us about the shifting trends in HR and corporate culture
In recent years, the impact of overtourism has become a pressing concern for residents of popular European destinations. Similarly, employees in various industries are increasingly vocal about the detrimental effects of harmful and unsustainable work cultures. These two seemingly disparate issues share a common thread: the realization that too much of a good thing can […]