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What to do when you feel overwhelmed at work
Meeting requests keep piling up, push notifications constantly flash across your screen and despite the extra hours you’ve been putting in—it feels like you’re not making a dent in your projects. If this sounds familiar, it’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed at work.
Overstimulated at Work? Here's How to Regain Your Focus and Balance
You have a dozen unopened emails; you're behind on your work; the light above keeps flickering; a potent aroma fills the room; and the constant chatter won’t allow you to focus. Whether you’re working from an office, a cafe or at home, these distractions and triggers can be enough to overstimulate and cause you to shut down.
A winning leaders guide to building organizational culture
Culture can be difficult to define, but in many ways, this is due to its pervasive nature. Asking people to describe culture is like asking a fish what it thinks about water - it's the medium we move through on a daily basis, and so it's often taken as a given. But in the uncertain times we live in, the advantages shared by organizations with a strong organizational culture are too great to ignore. From retention to financial performance, companies with a strong culture outperform those with a weak culture on almost every measure1. If you want to improve your current culture at work, the time for zooming out and thinking big is now. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a strong organizational culture, as well as sharing F4S's unique approach to culture building.
Organizational climate: What is it, and does it differ from culture?
We talk often about “organizational culture,” but a new term has come en vogue in the last 2-3 years: organizational climate. The terms “organizational culture” and “organizational climate” are often used interchangeably, but the concepts are actually a bit different.
7 best online coaching platforms for every kind of coach
Whether you’re doing life coaching, career coaching or something in between, you’ve probably run into this problem as your business grows: Keeping track of your clients and providing a personalized experience for each one is becoming increasingly difficult.
Online business coaching software to grow your practice
The ever-impending financial downturn, changing work attitudes, The Great Resignation... such unparalleled challenges mean company leaders need more support than ever. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, business coaches are perfectly positioned to provide this guidance. And, with the demand for coaching compounding by 6.7% every year, there's never been a better time to be an online business coach¹.
How to introduce coaching into your one-to-one reviews
Performance management has changed enormously over the last few decades. An annual review, where a line manager leads the discussion, rates the employee and dictates their objectives is no longer fit for purpose. Employees want to be included in the conversation, have the opportunity to air their opinions and take control of their own development.
One thing no one tells entrepreneurs on their first day of business
When you’re learning to drive, your driving instructor will teach you about your blind spot—what one is and how to check for it. You find out on your very first driving lesson that, even when you’re looking for it in the mirror, your blind spot is invisible unless you turn to actively check for it.
A one on one meetings agenda that actually boosts productivity
Individual review meetings are often the first to be skipped when other priorities arise.
How to make one-on-one meetings more meaningful & productive
When your day is packed with deadlines and responsibilities, it can be tempting to push one-on-one meetings with your direct reports or manager to the back burner. But these regular touchpoints are more important than you might think. One of the top drivers of job satisfaction for employees is having a positive relationship with your manager, and setting – and sticking to – regular one-on-one meetings can be a highly effective way to build that bond.
The ultimate onboarding process — here's what 7 teams have in common
A good onboarding process isn't just 'nice to have' — it can boost new hire retention by 82%.Being a new hire can feel a lot like being the new kid in school. You’re thrown into a fresh group of peers, without knowing anyone, and you often find yourself in that dreaded mid-day moment of, “Oh gosh, who will I eat lunch with?!”
New study reveals why only 2% of businesses succeed
Headlines typically suggest that all you need to start a business is an inherent killer drive and opportunistic luck, and you’re destined for success. Yet, if that’s all that’s required, why do only 2% of businesses succeed? Our research reveals that it’s the distinctive attitudes of highly successful entrepreneurs that hold the key to venture success.
New job anxiety: How to cope in 9 easy steps
Let’s start with a quick story. It’s not directly about new job anxiety, but don’t worry, we will get there quickly.
Compare Myers Briggs Personality Types vs. Marlee’s analysis
Unlock the secrets of your personality with Myers-Briggs and Marlee. Discover how these powerful tools can transform your self-understanding, career choices, and workplace dynamics. Ready to explore the depths of your psyche and unlock your potential?
These 4 motivation theories will help you boost team morale
These 4 major motivation theories can help boost team performance
100+ Monday motivation quotes to spark your week ✨
Ready to transform your Monday mindset? These carefully curated quotes are your weekly spark of inspiration. Let's turn your Monday into a launchpad for success.