Thom Dennis

Aug 12, 2024 | workplacewellbeing.pro | Thom Dennis

There is a fine dividing line between unhealthy and healthy competition. We know businesses do well when individuals perform at their best, the culture is thriving and when productivity and creativity are at the forefront. If your sole aim is to make money and you encourage competition to such an extent that there has to be a loser or losers, then you will have diminishing returns.

Jul 24, 2024 | executivesupportmagazine.com | Thom Dennis

Many leaders recognise that fear has become an unwelcome norm in the workplace but are unsure of how to deal with it, whilst other leaders continue to propagate fear at a time when many of us are increasingly stressed, burned out, financially struggling, worried about global issues, and feeling more vulnerable. If you dread the working week ahead, you’re not alone. LiveCareer reported that their study of over 1,000 people in the US showed that 87% suffer from work-related fears.

Jul 23, 2024 | workplacewellbeing.pro | Thom Dennis

Corel found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents to a survey claim that poor collaboration is costing them at least three hours per week in productivity. Businesses today are also struggling with balancing the organisation’s with the individuals’ needs in terms of hybrid working and creating, and sustaining authentic positive company cultures – and poor collaboration might be at the heart of it. So how can we collaborate better?

Jul 10, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Hannah Gore |Thom Dennis |Melanie Goodman |Robin Hoyle

The past 12 months have seen a dramatic shift in how L&D professionals approach training and professional development. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the realm of coaching and skills enhancement has been transformed. AI has introduced new ways to deliver training that is not only efficient but also immersive and personalised. As L&D departments adapt to this change, understanding the impact and potential of AI in training and professional development is crucial.

Jul 8, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Lior Locher |Thom Dennis |Melanie Goodman |Robin Hoyle

By the time this final article in our DEI content series drops in July, you will have finished those rainbow cupcakes, and the bunting will have been cleared out, and the pictures posted on social media of all the happy people celebrating Pride month will have disappeared amongst newer news. Don’t get us wrong, celebrating is good. Awareness is good.