Why banning after-work emails is a bad idea From “Massage Mondays” to “Drinks Trolley Fridays”, many organisations have started putting wellbeing initiatives in place to combat burnout. Even airports are thinking about the wellbeing of their customers by bringing puppies and pigs into their lounges to calm passengers facing delayed flights. But how effective are these initiatives in actually reducing stress? Double-edged sword [...]
How to tackle stress like an Olympic athlete How to tackle stress like an Olympic athlete C-suite stress is the hidden ticking time bomb of business. With markets set to become even more volatile, the psychological impact on the leaders of Britain’s biggest firms cannot be underestimated. Just as we expect athletes to perform under stress, chief executives will be required to make critical decisions in the face of extreme pressure. [...]
