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Compassion at Work

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...

How Much is that Workplace Grudge Costing you?

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...

Wooing the Boss

by Wendy Macphail | Feb 1, 2017 | Book Reviews, Employment Law, Human Resources, Positive Pyschology

Thirty percent of our lives will be spent working. Why not make this thirty percent work for us? We all have choices. What we put into something is what we get out of it. What we focus on, is what we will create. Simple as that. What is the down side of using time at...

The Art of Happiness

by Wendy Macphail | Feb 2, 2015 | Book Reviews, Positive Pyschology

This is a must read appearing on the New York bestseller list for 97 weeks. A handbook setting out ways to deal with difficulties common to all human beings and some practical strategies to live a happier life. A privilege to read.

Turbo Charge Your Team for 2015

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...

Inspired Summer Reading

by Wendy Macphail | Dec 16, 2014 | Book Reviews, Positive Pyschology

The Happiness Project I wonder what impact it would have if the ten closest people to you read and followed this book by Gretchen Rubin.

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