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Five Practical Leadership Moves For A Happier Team

Looking for some simple ways up your leadership game and build a thriving team culture? Then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve recently created a brand new – and completely free – resource to help leaders lead more joyfully and build a culture that allows everyone to flourish. The Joyful Leader’s Playbook contains five

Own It, Lead It: The Joy Journey

Helping leaders create a workplace culture where everyone can thrive What if joy at work wasn’t a fluffy nice-to-have, but the secret sauce behind thriving teams and great workplace culture? That’s exactly what The Joy Journey is all about. At The Happy Business School, I help leaders and teams create people-first cultures where happiness isn’t

Generational Labels in the Workplace: Insight or Stereotyping?

With more and more people working past retirement age, often into their 70s, the workforce, in terms of age, is more diverse than ever. It’s common to hear references to Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. But do these labels offer a shortcut to understanding differing work habits, values and priorities, or do

Using Personal Strengths to Support a Thriving Workplace Culture

A passion for thriving: Two business founders, who both left corporate roles to follow their passions, discuss helping organisations create thriving cultures. Here’s my conversation with Nic Jackson from Personal Strengths Coaching about how strengths play a vital role in creating a happy, thriving workplace culture. Carly: I work with organisations of all shapes and

Why Gen Z Aren’t Rushing to Be Middle Managers – And Why It’s Not Just Their Problem

A recent survey by talent solutions firm Robert Walters revealed that 52% of Gen Z workers are steering clear of middle management roles. Here’s what the survey found: It’s tempting to chalk this up to a “Gen Z thing,” but honestly, I don’t think it is. This is a much wider issue that spans across

The Importance of Meetings in the Workplace

The importance of conducting meetings well cannot be understated. Running meetings effectively is a critical factor in the overall success of an organisation. Well run meetings provide the opportunity for teams to come together, share ideas, make decisions and feel connected with each other and the rest of the organisation. On the contrary, poorly managed

Culture Change – How The Happy Business School Can Help

The Challenges of a Modern Workplace Being a business leader is tough. You often find that you are being pulled in a million different directions. You’ve got goals, objectives and KPIs coming out of your ears. Priorities change, focus needs to shift. Fires need to be put out. And amongst all this you need to

Culture Change Consultancy: Your Questions Answered

When might an organisation need a culture change consultant? Organisations have different reasons for wanting to work with a culture change consultant. Sometimes it’s as a result of responses to staff engagement surveys which suggest there is discord amongst teams or tension between employees and leaders. Sometimes there has been a period of change in

The Impact of Culture Change on Employee Happiness

In today’s world of work, an organisation’s culture can make or break its chances of success. As business leaders begin to recognise the importance of creating a people-centric culture, many are beginning to explore the impact of culture change on happiness at work. But what does this mean for employee happiness and why is it

Overcoming Challenges in Changing Workplace Culture

Change is never easy, especially when it comes to reshaping an organisation’s culture. However, the benefits of creating a people-first culture that promotes happiness and thriving are well worth the effort. This blog post will discuss some common challenges in overcoming culture change challenges and provide some practical solutions to help you on your way.