Tag: Work load

When did you last say “No” at work?

Image by Andrew Martin Following on from my January post, I’ve been reflecting on the positive power of the simple word “No”. Recently, some of the managers and leaders that I have been coaching have been wrestling with finding (or making) time to do the ‘right’ things, in part because they have taken on work… Read more »

How to address common virtual team management challenges

Have you been getting used to managing your team virtually in recent months? You are not alone. Many managers who formerly managed their teams in person are now managing them virtually due to the restrictions arising from the pandemic. Some managers are managing people for the first time and having to do it virtually. I… Read more »

Working long hours – making choices with consequences that suit you

Image VSRao from Pixabay Last week the BBC published a health news article based on some French research which found that people working long hours had a 29% greater risk of stroke, and those doing so for 10 years or more had a 45% greater risk. Long hours were defined as more than 10 hours… Read more »