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  We live in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (also known as the management term VUCA) with unstable economies, transforming societies and a fast-changing climate. This global situation calls for bold action, a willingness to take risks for the greater good, and collective adaptation to ever-changing conditions. The actions we take now will…

  Safety is often viewed as an inhibitor to efficiency, forcing vehicles and machines to move slowly to avoid collisions. After all, if an accident happens, the resultant overhead costs can be high, with investigations and possibly even a halt to operations. Contrary to this thinking, safety and efficiency can be increased in concert. The…

In today’s economy, it can be tempting for commercial cleaners to focus more on the bottom line than on the relationships they’ve built along the way. Even though many challenges remain, it’s important to continue to prioritize customer relations as a way to expand your business, along with your margins. The commercial cleaning industry is…

Wellbeing now plays an essential role in the design, management and creation of a balanced workplace, says Sarah Syson, Design Manager at Claremont With many organisations striving to find a new sense of normality in an increasingly hybrid world, employers need to balance the flexibility they offer to individuals with the needs of the team…

When it comes to mental health issues in the workplace, it’s important that managers know how to listen and respond to employees who open up about such a delicate matter. As much as it is time to talk, it is also time to listen. What worries me is that recent research from the UK’s Chartered…

  Amazon claims to have broken a clean energy procurement record, after purchasing 8.3GW of wind and solar power in 2022. The tech giant this week announced it had secured more renewable energy in 2022 than any other company had bought in a year, as part of its drive to power its stores, data centers…