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Signs of a toxic work culture (and what to do about it)
Do you feel on edge at work, do you battle negativity around your job, or are you emotionally drained at the end of a working week? These may be signs you’re dealing with a toxic work culture.
Jessica Orika
Job security: how to boost your team’s confidence in the future – and why work stability matters
How secure we feel in our jobs has a huge impact on how happy we are at work and how long we’ll stay there. With so much riding on the income we make from our jobs – food and shelter among them – no one looks forward to the day they’re told they no longer have a job. But did you know only 20% of workers feel truly secure in their jobs1?
Jessica Orika
Enhancing your F4S experience
From the week starting 15 May 2023, F4S will be introducing a set of new subscription plans and want to take the time to take you through the “what” and the “why” behind these changes.
Emma Lennon
Confidence vs. arrogance: how to achieve the right balance at work
Confidence is a valuable asset, but can you have too much of a good thing? Many people mistake arrogance as an excess of confidence, but they’re two starkly contrasting concepts. Understanding how confidence vs. arrogance shows up at work can help create more effective teams and a positive workplace culture.
Emma Lennon
How to pick the right digital coaching platform for your business: 7 options
With gloomy economic conditions on the horizon, investing in professional development has never been more important. To retain staff and maintain culture, organizations must make leadership development, wellbeing initiatives and team-building a priority, not an afterthought. In the face of tightening budgets, digital coaching enables organizations to do this in an accessible and scalable way.
Emma Norris
Can a life coach help with depression? Key facts to know.
If you’ve ever struggled with depression, you’ll know first-hand how debilitating it can be. Some common depression symptoms include low mood, feelings of hopelessness, and loss of interest in life¹. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Depression is highly treatable², and there are many different options available to address the symptoms.
Emma Norris
Using Google communication tools for better team cohesion
In an age of remote teams and real-time collaboration, flexible tools have become an essential part of teamwork. Teams of all sizes need to work, talk, share files, and schedule meetings at a moment's notice. Google's online collaboration tools can help with all of these tasks and more.
Marlee
Monday project management software: best uses for collaboration
If you need help managing multiple timelines across different projects and keeping everyone on the team aligned, you should consider using Monday. Monday is a popular tool that many companies rely on for project management. Its user-friendly interface and customizable features make Monday a go-to solution, whether you’re a small team of five, or you have more than 50 team members.
Jessica Orika
Trello project management software: best uses for collaboration
Are you in a role where you’re juggling multiple complex projects? You’re likely looking for a way to manage all the moving parts and bring clarity to the chaos. In this scenario, Trello project management software will be your best ally. Whether you’re managing project teams of five or 50, this powerful tool will help keep everyone on the same page. But, how do you bring out the best in your team while using this technology? We’ll show you how with this comprehensive guide to Trello.
Emma Norris
Know the difference between being fired vs being laid off?
If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely lost your job. This is extremely challenging for anyone to cope with. But you don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help you get back on track, no matter whether you’ve been laid off or fired.
Marlee
Miro collaboration tool: unlock your team's potential
There's no denying that the way we work is changing. Flexible workplaces and remote teams mean you might find yourself in a meeting with the head of sales - joining poolside from Ibiza.
Janina Waldmann
Clifton StrengthsFinder vs Fingerprint for Success
People who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged on the job2. Employees are looking for fulfilling work with opportunities for professional and personal development1. Assessment tools that measure performance can help employees better understand their own strengths and their colleagues’ strengths. And teams that focus on strengths every day have a 12.5% greater productivity rate2.
Jessica Orika
DiSC assessment workplace features compared to F4S
75% of Fortune 500 companies use a behavioral assessment tool to review employees’ actions and motivations. These insights help you attract and retain top talent. They also improve the employee recruitment process and boost team performance.
Jessica Orika
What is the Culture Index and what are the alternatives?
Could a simple two-page list of adjectives help determine the best candidate for a job? For employers who use the Culture Index Survey, the answer seems to be yes.
Marlee