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Highlights – 10 April
On creating engaging work – from flexible working practices, to ensuring proper pay
Work from abroad? 10 till 3? The hybrid pioneers shaking up work
Read this before you force your teams back into the office
Time to switch off? Smartphones in the office – You decide
Should personal smartphone use be limited in the office? The CMI community weighs in
“It was a big shock”: How to manage (and mediate) a hybrid team
An “accidental manager” shares her journey from novice to expert in hybrid team management
Highlights – 27 March
Why ‘Quit-Tok’ is a viral wake-up call. Plus, the power of flexibility – for people and organisations
“Be self-aware, have an open mind and trust your instincts”
We learn lessons from a successful project manager and leader who has worked in many varied international environments
The great office stand-off
Hybrid working vs full-time office working? Forcing employees back to the office vs consulting with employees?
“Studying doesn’t stop at GCSEs”
Kelly Craggs CMgr FCMI had a huge career pivot: from clinical cancer care to a lead nurse at an NHS Trust
How to boost productivity? Incentivise human capital investment
Why doesn’t investing in human capital have parity with investment in R&D and physical capital?
“Rigid, reluctant, demoralising” – accidental managers at work
An analysis of reactions to the CMI Better Managed Britain report and campaign
How to spot a perfectionist – and what to do if you are one
The pursuit of flawlessness can cause problems for managers and their teams. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of perfectionism