What does a better workday mean to you? For most people, it’s being able to get the job done. But as simple as this may seem, the 2022 Better Workday Survey shows that it’s not easy and impacts employee well-being.
It can be hard to switch off from work, especially if you spend some or all of your week working from home. And while thinking after hours about the projects you...
The four-day work week has been growing in popularity since the pandemic, with companies across the globe piloting the move to reduced work hours.
I still remember my first job after college in 2007. My manager gave me a phone, a laptop, and a remote connection to work. They told me I could work from home sometimes if needed – that was the end of the advice. I would burn out due to excessive hours and weak boundaries within a year. Over the next 13 years, I worked between 1 and 4 days from home before switching to fully remote in 2020. In some roles, the setup allowed me to flourish. In others, it was a source of stress, loneliness, and disconnection from the workplace.
Stepping into the role of a first-time manager is an exhilarating experience, but let’s be honest—it comes with its fair share of challenges. Juggling a new workload and overseeing a team can feel overwhelming. Especially in organisations lacking adequate training and mentoring, the learning curve for a first-time manager can be pretty steep.
You have a goal in mind and you are all fired up to achieve it. But before you launch into action, take the time to consider these three questions.
Workload management is often a sticky subject for many professionals. Some days can be hugely successful, others can be quite difficult. If I asked you to describe your workload in one word, what would it be? Is it light, manageable, heavy, or overwhelming?
Lack of motivation in the workplace can be frustrating and difficult. When you aren’t motivated, you still get the work done. But it takes so much more energy to complete each task, so you achieve less in the overall day. You end up feeling tired, stressed and dissatisfied. And that impacts your motivation for the next day.
“I feel like I am always at work”. Does that statement sound familiar to you?