N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As the key change driver in his organization, Daniel highlighted the importance of having the support of the whole Executive Board to create an agile work environment to drive a successful transformation. Second of all, the business environment is ever-changing and ever-evolving. Step 4: Operations alignment. And why is that?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

After hundreds of interviews with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) professionals, N2Growth identified the following trends: Consumers seek moments of happiness to escape reality and relieve the stress of the pandemic and the Ukrainian invasion. Do you expect this trend (whichever way you see it) to continue? Why or why not?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s why staff wellness is so important: Elevated Employee Morale: Fostering an environment where employees feel supported and esteemed contributes to higher morale, thus nurturing a workplace culture imbued with positivity. Encourage managers to have open conversations about workload and stress levels.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here’s why staff wellness is so important: Elevated Employee Morale: Fostering an environment where employees feel supported and esteemed contributes to higher morale, thus nurturing a workplace culture imbued with positivity. Encourage managers to have open conversations about workload and stress levels.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Businesses in such thriving environments often face the need to move, whether for expansion, to tap into new markets, or to enhance operational efficiency. Without proper planning, businesses risk operational disruptions, financial losses, and a negative impact on customer relations.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

They are surrounded by a dangerous environment that poses a threat to their physical health. On top of changes to our physical health, we’ve had to navigate this period of uncertainty, stress, and loss without our emotional and social support systems functioning as they did pre-pandemic. Their home also serves as their workplace.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The most common excuses are too much to do, too stressed, poor relationships, and unfair performance assessments. There are toxic work environments that reflect on where you work and not why you hate your work. We sabotage ourselves when we make excuses for not loving our work.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 16, 2024

Additionally, the operational costs linked with ACH and EFT are often noticeably lower than those for paper-based payments, unlocking savings for both senders and recipients. Aligning payment methods with business cycles and operational demands can streamline cash flow management and optimize financial planning.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 28, 2020

Early on, these office-turned-remote workers may have put in longer hours and worked hard to show they were being productive in the changing environment. If operational distance is an issue, technical problems should be addressed. Before the Covid-19 pandemic caused such upheaval, stress and loneliness were already high.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 31, 2023

The study found that people gained significantly more peace of mind when they were in an individual room than when they were in an open dormitory-type environment with up to 50 others. Indeed, such spaces often resulted in people feeling they had to be on guard at all times, which added considerably to their stress levels.

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2023

What’s worse is that absenteeism can lead to increased stress on other employees, increased workloads , and a negative impact on customer satisfaction. It is also important to promote a supportive work environment where employees feel comfortable discussing any personal or work-related issues that may impact their attendance.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This can be a daunting task, especially for those who are used to operating in a more stable environment. The increasing pressure to deliver results: Today’s leaders are under more pressure than ever before to deliver results, and this can be a source of stress and anxiety.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Tips for diagnosing the current environment. Help people see themselves operating in the new environment. Change is stressful, messy, and full of surprises. Organizations and markets are complex and constantly changing. Make a list of all significant changes. Consider how they are impacting your customers and employees.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

This happens when employees fail to understand their role in the context of the competitive environment. She described how the business worked to every employee, stressing the importance of little things like keeping the sidewalk clean so they saw the business with her eyes and made good decisions in her absence.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For instance, Ton highlights how worries over making ends meet can not only result in higher employee turnover but also reduce the performance of employees who are stressed out by the numerous issues caused by low pay. Standardize and empower – Many companies that undervalue employees operate a command-and-control culture.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A manufacturing environment lends itself to this kind of structure. This structure also helped to reduce variability, which is just what is called for in a manufacturing environment. Reducing variability was the key to a great manufacturing environment. The thinkers and the doers. No variations. Collaborate, Not Coerce.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Of course, having a small amount of safety stock is always sensible, but you should reduce this to the bare minimum if you want to run a really smooth operation. This should be a no-brainer, but so many warehouse operatives have like items scattered all over the place. Make Safety a Priority. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 18, 2022

“Living wages also offer considerable business benefits, within core operations, value chains and the wider operating environment. What’s more, the authors also believe that living wages can mitigate some of the risks across both core operations and across the wider value chain. ” A living wage.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2020

A study by the American Psychological Association shows that about USD$550 million are lost each year due to employee’s workplace stress. Workplace stress has been linked to several health problems like cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndromes. How To Establish And Maintain A Positive Environment Within The Organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 23, 2023

VR technology is clinically effective and increasingly common for treating a variety of mental health conditions, such as phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and post-operative pain, but has yet to find wide use in substance use disorders intervention or recovery,” the researchers explain.

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Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

As the business environment becomes more complex, with ever-faster innovation cycles, it’s the companies that are best at building portfolios of such partnerships that stand to thrive. It’s easy to assume that, as everyone is operating in the same sector, they have a naturally complementary outlook.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

With the recent events and social movements that have taken place, companies are recognizing the need to create more inclusive work environments for their employees. From automating mundane tasks to analyzing data to improve decision making, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way HR departments operate. T&D in 2023.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 21, 2024

Principle 1: People as Culturally Shaped Shapers Definition: This principle highlights that individuals are both products and producers of their cultural environments. Seamless integration of changes into daily operations. How to notice when not going well: High levels of confusion or stress related to changes.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This can reduce a business’s ability to remain viable in addition to adding a lot of stress to employees. Automation, one of the most common ways of optimizing business operations, can help business operations flow better, reduce undue stress on employees, and help the business operate more efficiently.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2018

To be clearer, while our environment may be ambiguous, our organizations should never be. Like stress, some is good. When clarity exists as a value, individuals and the organizations they work for operate in a way that places a premium on clarity and rewards the people who seek it. And the advantages are many.

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leaderCommunicator

APRIL 17, 2020

As much as anyone else, communications leaders are being forced to manage their teams in a new and stressful environment. Your organization will need to change the way it operates and communicates. The economic, social and political implications of the coronavirus are being felt by businesses everywhere.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

We are creatures of habit and operate much of the time on autopilot. Self Excellence: Excelling at managing how you think, how you listen, how you handle emotional stress and the challenge of needing to continuously adapt at the pace of change requires managing your ego, your mind and your emotions.

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Brigette Hyacinth

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Sadly, today the company is no longer in operation. Micromanaging is oppressive, fosters anxiety and creates a high stress work environment. Employees of bad managers are at greater risk for high blood pressure, chronic stress, sleep problems, anxiety, substance abuse issues, overeating, heart attacks and other health problems.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

Even in institutions where the message never changes, the environment it is in does, and therefore delivery changes. Listening is actually being alert to the whole ecosystem in which you operate.” We debate like we’re right, listen like we’re wrong, and then decide, commit, and lead together. Test #4 Can You Lead Transformation?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Having worked with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hobbyists and side hustlers, they often struggle with when it is appropriate to leap from the job environment into the entrepreneurship maze. The presumption is that one has to sacrifice entrepreneurial dreams in order to be successful at a specific career choice.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Let’s firstly look at the environment and culture you are about to step into, including the induction process. You should also learn about the industry the company operates in and the competitors they face. Learn the company’s technology and systems: Many companies use specialised software or systems to manage their operations.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 29, 2022

Suffice to say, there is a growing belief that hybrid working will become a common feature of working life in the months and years ahead, so are there things to consider when laying people off in such a hybrid environment?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2021

Consequently, people are actively looking for alternative products and services that suffice their needs with minimum negative consequences to the environment. Plenty of proactive companies are shifting and adjusting their operations to incorporate sustainable practices. Improved operations and lower expenses.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 19, 2014

As I prepare for my talk next month on how leaders can help their organizations to shift from relying solely on training programs to promoting a continuous learning environment, I’d like to share the following 3 measures to provide some insights on how you can do the same in your organization.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Let’s firstly look at the environment and culture you are about to step into, including the induction process. You should also learn about the industry the company operates in and the competitors they face. Learn the company’s technology and systems: Many companies use specialised software or systems to manage their operations.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2024

Altman’s sleepless nights are a stark reminder that even the most successful leaders, those seemingly immune to stress and anxiety, are not exempt from the burdens of responsibility. His candid admission offers a rare glimpse into the inner world of a visionary leader, one grappling with the ethical and social implications of his work.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 24, 2024

This staggering loss of productivity translates into billions of dollars in lost revenue and a workforce operating at a fraction of its potential. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association paints a grim picture, with 56% of employees reporting work-related stress and 25% struggling with sleep due to work-related anxiety.

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