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Topic: Productivity

Why employee empowerment is key

CMI spoke to Flamingo HR director Diane Foster to see how the consultancy is putting employee wellbeing and an inclusive work

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Topic: Productivity

Want your staff to be more productive? Make them smile

The latest CMI quality of working life research finds that the happier your staff, the more productive they’ll be.

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Barrier Bosses Standing in the Way of Gender Equality

New Research Reveals Recruiters Judge Female Applicants on Looks Rather Than Content When Appraising Social Media Profiles

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Stressed and overworked: managers struggle in ‘always on’ work culture

New CMI research: poor leadership is driving managers to working an extra 29 days every year – cancelling their annual leave

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Topic: Employability

How to Stop Your Best Workers Jumping Ship in 2016

A competitive salary and opportunity to work for a well-known brand are no longer the only major incentives for attracting

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Topic: Productivity

How Volunteering Can Make You Better at Business

The benefits of volunteering to charities is clear for all, but volunteers and employers can also benefit from the process

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Topic: Personal Development

Workplace snakes and ladders

Snakes and ladders board game can teach you a lot about how to approach your working life

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Topic: Productivity

6 companies that get employee engagement and what they do right

Companies such as Google and Virgin are prime examples of extraordinary employee engagement reaping real benefits – find out

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Topic: Productivity

How to use pictures, charts and graphics to make your message stick

Anyone can learn to draw, and the simplest of images can often leave the most long-standing impression.

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Topic: Employability

Treat mentees the same as addicts

“Treat mentees the same as addicts”: Ivan Massow on mentoring

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Topic: Productivity

How to Manage a Horrible Boss The Robot

Big Data Has Given Managers More Insight Into Their Business but Are Losing Site of the Creativity That Made Them Successful.

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Topic: Personal Development

Learning to Lead: The Digital Potential

Employers Are at Risk of Making Tech Savvy Managers Switch Off From Learning New Skills With Dated Digital Technology

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