As a manager, do you feel stressed out and anxious due to having too much on your plate? According to Sydney based coaching psychologist Travis Kemp, nearly 37% of managerial executives are stressed in the workplace. Many displayed mild to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety. Tony Grant of University of Sydney, noted that stress resulted from higher expectations that led to greater work pressures. Working in a difficult or
Trust and collaboration are at the heart of any successful organisation and gossip has the potential to ruin both.Most people have been guilty of indulging in a little gossip at some point. However, gossiping can detract from performance and so also productivity. Whether it’s speculating about a co-worker’s questionable fashion choices or the boss’s new girlfriend, every workplace has its fair share of gossip. However, gossip can be incredibly damaging
Every business has a code encouraging employees to exercise their judgement in favour of the organisation’s interests. A conflict of interest occurs when an employee performs an action or takes a decision that instead favours his or her own personal interests. These conflicts can be intentional, yet may also occur due to unintentional biases that impact decision-making. Employers and managers should be well aware of these situations as they by
