CEO's Blog

Read the latest thoughts, analysis, and observations from CMI's Chief Executive, Ann Francke OBE.

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Topic: Productivity

What happens when a team member gets Covid-19?

If one of your team members gets Covid-19 or you get it the impact on workload, stress and employee health can be significant

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Top tips for successful (virtual!) onboarding

Starting a new job can be scary and stressful. How can we translate meaningful interactions to be wholly online?

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Topic: Productivity

The learning curve. How to juggle study and work in a crisis

One apprentice tells us how she’s managing these two commitments during lockdown.

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Topic: Productivity

Surviving lockdown unscathed

Here’s some advice from the experts on how to keep the peace with family, friends and housemates during isolation.

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Topic: Productivity

The volunteering revolution: how managers are stepping up

Meet two of the UK-based businesses leading the way to help charitable initiatives get volunteers through the door

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Topic: Employability

Job-hunting in the Covid-19 crisis: headhunters’ top tips

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Topic: Personal Development

The type of leader that builds exceptional talent

Are you a ‘teacher’? A ‘cheerleader’? A ‘connector’? Or an ‘always on’ manager?

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Topic: Personal Development

How do mentors need to adapt to the crisis?

In a whirlwind of change, mentors may be looked to as a beacon of stability and direction.

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Motivation masterclasses from business leaders

As a further three weeks of lockdown is announced, here are some proven techniques to keep morale and motivation levels high.

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Topic: Productivity

How to make plans when everything is changing

How can you plan to be adaptable when the only constant thing right now is change?

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