Six Ways to Find Freedom in Lockdown
Ahh lockdown, another day, another week, another month. BUT we are surviving because we are keeping ourselves creatively occupied, and feeling free (well, as free as possible!) We all know that people’s mental health has suffered through lockdown. But there are things that we can all do daily to help with our sense of freedom while we move through the daily motions […]
How to Master Workplace Communication in Three Easy Steps
Communication, communication, communication. It’s the life force behind great relationships and yes, that applies to workplace relationships too. Honest, open and frequent communication is how work gets done with efficiency and accuracy whilst promoting a healthy workplace culture. When we say workplace communication, we are referring to: How Do We Communicate? We are always communicating, whether we know […]
Emails Are Far From Dead, But Are They Killing Us?
As we move into yet another week of lockdown (hello fellow Sydney-siders!) our working from home days are stretching out in front of us with no clear end in sight. And yes, while we are all feeling the effects of WFH, there are a few key pain points surfacing from working remotely full time. Communication […]
R U OK?
Here at Corporate Edge, we are huge advocates for R U OK Day, mental health and wellbeing, not just on an individual and personal level, but also at an organisational level, creating People First caring cultures. The working world is changing and it’s initiatives like R U OK that help open the door for difficult conversations that have […]
Three Key Ways to Retain Top Talent in a Remote World
Our pre-covid way of working is amid a revolution – and has been for a while now. Business is smarter, consumers more connected and our employees more vocal about what they want. As we move into this new world, some employers are struggling to find and retain key talent in their business. A report from Work Institute, predicted that one in four workers would […]
Lockdown Leadership: How to Manage Stress and Expectations
Yes, lockdown is getting old. Our Groundhog Day monotony has turned into a never-ending cycle of procrastination, frustration, stress and pressure. Never fear your lockdown leaders are here! As a leader in these not-so-unprecedented times we find ourselves at a difficult crossroads. We really do want to be the leader: However, lockdown has come at a price for some of […]
Want a Great Team? Here are the Three Non-Negotiable: Part Three
Part Three – Thought Diversity Organisations are built on teams and a great organisation is built on a great team. A great team is the sum of the efforts of all individuals. These individuals bring their collective diversity, creativity, intelligence and motivation to create a well-rounded, confident and capable team. However, there are a few […]
Want a Great Team? Here are the Three Non-Negotiables: Part Two
Part Two: Psychological Safety Organisations are built on teams and a great organisation is built on a great team. A great team is the sum of the passion, focus and efforts of all individuals. These individuals bring their collective diversity, creativity, intelligence and motivation to create a well-rounded, confident and capable team. However, there are […]
Four Methods to Combat Digital Fatigue
We are currently in the midst of Sydney’s second lockdown and so many of us are feeling the same. From eye strain and cabin fever to back pain and poor eating habits, our routines are out the window. For those of us typically in a hybrid way of working, working from home is all getting a little bit too much. As we […]
Why Feedback Really is a Gift!
Most of us feel a bit uncomfortable when we know it is coming but the reality is that feedback is a gift! Whilst it can be confronting, it creates awareness and helps us grow in many, many ways. Constructive feedback promotes development and growth, both professionally and personally and allows us to know how others are experiencing us. Providing effective […]