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Topic: Flexibility

Presenteeism hasn’t been left behind in the office

Working from home has left some employees logging longer hours, but this doesn’t mean they are being more productive

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

How to spot the signs of disconnection and loneliness

Many of our colleagues may not be able to spend the holiday season with loved ones. How can we help them feel more connected?

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Topic: Change Management

Practical Empathy: Balancing compassion with business needs

A digital event exploring how to balance empathetic leadership with the needs of a business.

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Topic: Personal Development

Delivering value and assurance to your clients

Our experts provided practical insights on how to create a more inclusive work environment.

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Topic: Flexibility

Impact of Covid on women

Gender equality (SDG 5) has been recognised as a crucial element for advancing sustainable development.

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Topic: Personal Development

In Conversation with Manisha Mistry – CMgr of the Year 2020

Join us as we talk all things Chartered Manager and how you could become Chartered Manager of the Year.

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Topic: Crisis Management

System shock: How the civil service responded to Covid-19

The government’s chief people officer speaks to CMI about pivoting in the civil service

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Topic: Personal Development

How to get a reflective mindset

Reflective practices allow us to dedicate time to deep thinking – but how do we actually achieve this in practice?

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

The gatekeepers of racial diversity at work need to step up

How do we get decision-makers to understand their unconscious bias?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Four expert tips for improving your team’s sense of connection

We’re nearing the end of a particularly difficult year – but that doesn’t mean we can stop paying attention to mental health

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Topic: Personal Development

What type of pioneer are you?

Using data from hundreds of interviews, this leader has identified four types of pioneer. How does your style compare

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

How to raise the emotional intelligence of your team

Managers get stuff done. But do you wonder how smoother that might be if your team’s emotional intelligence increased?

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