by Wendy Macphail | Dec 13, 2019 | Accord News
The idea of the staff Christmas Party can send a wave of anxiety over Senior Management as the thought of the combination of alcohol and a group of people in your care can be a scary one. It doesn’t always have to be like this as there are positive things that...
by Wendy Macphail | Apr 11, 2017 | Accord News, Book Reviews, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
Compassion may be defined as recognising that others are suffering and committing to help them. Researchers believe that we evolved to be compassionate because it helped us survive. Groups who were most altruistic and compassionate appeared stronger and kept each...
by Wendy Macphail | Mar 7, 2017 | Accord News, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die”. If you are holding on to a grudge at work, you are likely to be placing your health at risk, decreasing your productivity, increasing your stress and increasing the amount of negative emotions...
by Wendy Macphail | Jan 5, 2015 | Accord News, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
The whole is greater than the sum of parts. Nurturing your team to flourish will reap rewards for any organisation. Here are some tips to help your team flourish. Purpose and Meaning at Work. A crucial element of effective teams is a clear shared vision that everyone...
by Wendy Macphail | Dec 1, 2014 | Accord News, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology
No matter what your job is, we all have the ability to bring out the best or worst in those around us. Bringing out the best in those around us makes for a happier and more productive work environment. How do you impact on those around you? Below are some practical...
by Wendy Macphail | Nov 1, 2014 | Accord News, Employment Law, Positive Pyschology
While we do not know what lies ahead for us, we do know that financial security is important as is our emotional and spiritual health. Below are some strategies for helping you sustain greater health and wealth while at work. Physical activity is linked to positive...
