Work week extra resources

Here are some extra resources to go with our theme of “What now at work?”.

They are here for you to read if you have extra time and interest.

Leadership

Finding ways to lead and engage in remote working (Simon Sinek): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7T-4fCFSK0

How to maintain morale in a remote workforce: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nigeldavies/2020/05/12/remote-team-morale-is-about-to-plummet-heres-what-leaders-must-do/?ss=working-remote#2915e2b3e927

Trusting teams and creating the right environment (Simon Sinek) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92GlIZ14dSw

Managing the mental and emotional health of teams: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/mental-health-work-at-home-lead-with-compassion-advice/?utm_source=Newsletter_General&utm_medium=Thrive

6 Key Lessons for Successful Remote Leadership: https://newsroom.cnb.com/en/business/leadership/remote-leadership.html

Managing Boundaries

Are we creating unhealthy work patterns during lockdown? https://thriveglobal.com/stories/being-busy-is-nothing-to-brag-about-covid-19-workaholism-is-real/

Why strong boundaries make you more compassionate rather than less (Brenee Brown): https://youtu.be/5U3VcgUzqiI

Changing career

Did you lose your career mojo? Be inspired to sell period pants? https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/121290899/coronavirus-how-to-make-the-best-out-of-a-covid19-career-crisis

Some more tips if you think you are on the job hunt this year: https://www.intheblack.com/articles/2020/04/06/5-ways-to-keep-your-career-on-track-in-covid-19-era

Flexibility at work

Want to tell your boss you are working from home. Use these help persuade your boss on how it can bring increased productivity for employees, retention for managers and cost savings for the employers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiUyyZPIHyY

How flexible working helps women in the workforce: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-sudden-shift-in-how-we-work-could-be-the-great-equalizer-if-we-let-it/