Advice
Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here.
Leadership lessons from cricket’s racism scandal, or: how not to handle workplace racism
The case of Azeem Rafiq shows how much further we have to go to tackle workplace racism. These are five lessons for leaders
Low mood and the January blues
While we know Blue Monday is a myth, it’s true that many of us struggle with our mental wellbeing through the winter months
How to use humour as a manager
Every manager needs humour in their toolbox. From team bonding to defusing failure, this is how to bring out your funny side
Make your remote appraisals, onboarding and offboarding a success
These are routine tasks usually done face to face, but they’re much tougher virtually. Learn how to make them work remotely
Hybrid hazards and how to manage them
One hazard is finding time for those micro-transactions – but making the investment could boost your team’s productivity.
Hey team! Your awesome boss is in the chat
Translating your in-person communication skills to digital spaces doesn’t have to be hard
Why you shouldn’t motivate your employees
Only 1 in 3 think their boss is good at motivation. This is how to ramp up your team’s motivation without the big speeches
What if a colleague has an alcohol problem…?
Managers need to develop a culture where people can spot who is struggling and know how to respond
Bullying: What to do if the bully is your boss?
The protocol won’t work if the bully is part of the safe space. Two conflict specialists offer their insights and advice
10 simple ways you can support your menopausal employees
Taking the lead on breaking the stigma and supporting your employees isn’t hard – as these practical changes show
What to do when you fail: 10 steps to transform failure into success
Take these steps to make sure both you and your team thrive in the face of adversity and cope healthily with failure
How to use culture to guide your organisation through change
The strength of your culture will anchor your organisation through any period of profound change, explains Prudential’s CHRO