Knowledge and Insights

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Why is everyone so busy, and what can managers do about it?

Post-pandemic ‘busy-ness’ can be a serious problem. Here’s how to stop your team being overloaded, overwhelmed and over it

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Is your business guilty of wellbeing washing?

Here’s how to ensure that your wellbeing policy is truly addressing the needs of employees

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Topic: Communication

My management secret? Relationships matter

CMgr of the year nominee Heather West’s experiences in the care sector have undoubtedly shaped her glowing career

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Mindful Command: Zen wisdom from the Royal Navy

Navy commander Sally-Anne Airey’s encounter with a zen master led to a novel concept that could transform the way you lead

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Grief at work: How you can help colleagues through loss

People respond to loss in different ways. Here’s how managers can help their employees manage their grief

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Topic: Governance

Tackling modern slavery with strong, empathetic leadership

CMgr of the Year 2023 nominee Jennifer Baines’ work is difficult and rewarding – but it’s not her biggest challenge

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Investing in workplace wellness

Learn about how investing in workplace wellness can transform your team and organisation.

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Topic: Employment Landscape

A better managed Britain? The key facts at a glance

Discover the impact of great management and what employees want from their managers in this infographic

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Topic: Personal Development

New research: The top five traits of good (and bad) managers

Here are the top five defining qualities of good (and bad) leadership, as revealed by CMI’s Better Managed Britain campaign

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Topic: Employment Landscape

To hire internally or externally? That is the question

Should you develop one of your team, or bring in new talent from outside? This CMgr helps you decide

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CMI Highlights – 18 October

CMI releases new research into the impact that good management and leadership can make

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Topic: Neurodiversity

ADHD at work: Three management approaches to supercharge careers

ADHD coach Leanne Maskell has ADHD herself. She shares three ADHD-friendly management approaches to help boost potential

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