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Topic: Productivity

Chronic pain is costly to both its sufferers and the wider economy. How can managers help?

Managers’ role in making reasonable adjustments and building a culture of understanding

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An introduction to AI for consultants and leaders

Explore AI essentials with expert guidance tailored for consultants and leaders.

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Extended absences: How do you support a team member back to work?

Managers need to consider the nuances of welcoming individuals back following a long absence

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Topic: Personal Development

“I’m doing things I never dreamed of doing”

Naomi Ogundiran is getting “unimaginable” opportunities on through her Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at Amazon

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Highlights – 8 May

Respect, recognition and rabbits: How to get the most out of your teams

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Topic: Productivity

Five tips on modern management from the FT’s careers editor

Isabel Berwick’s tips for managers in the modern workplace

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Topic: Gender

“It starts with trust”: How to make your tech company more inclusive

Women still face a host of barriers when joining or progressing through emerging sectors. Here’s how you can help dismantle

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Topic: Apprenticeships

CMI Student of the Year: “I found the course incredible”

University project manager Ellie Pickering jumped at the idea to do a management apprenticeship

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Topic: Age

Ageless beauty: How to manage multi-generational teams

If older workers bring the wisdom of experience, their younger peers can inject energy and fresh ideas.

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Topic: Communication

What’s in a name? The power of giving your project the right title

It’s worth putting the time into naming your projects effectively – here’s why it matters

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Topic: Productivity

Paws for thought: are pets at work good for productivity?

The CMI community have their say on furry friends for hybrid workers

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Topic: Productivity

Productive or mentally exhausting? A balanced approach to hybrid working

Employees who feel trusted will craft their own balanced approach to hybrid

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