How would you feel about having the ability to pay to make decisions for another person’s life? A new app is providing this opportunity. For instance, when writer Brandon Wong faced a dilemma about what type of takeaway to order, he turned to his followers on the social media app NewNew to make the […]
Organizations are not adequately addressing the potential “psychological risks” associated with the return of employees to the workplace, warns a prominent business psychologist. It is predicted that this reintegration into the office environment will be more emotionally challenging than the initial lockdown that abruptly transitioned millions of workers to remote work. While some companies aim […]
A significant challenge to maintaining workplace harmony is the substantial divide between employees who have experienced furlough and those who have not. Also appears on: Irish Times And Financial Review
New research has revealed a previously unnoticed workplace division as furloughed employees re-join their workplaces. According to a study by business psychology firm Pearn Kandola, furloughed workers have experienced a notable decline in their overall wellbeing, personal confidence, job satisfaction, and commitment to their employers. This study was conducted to delve into the underlying […]
Six years after the introduction of shared parental leave, the uptake remains at just 2%. The COVID-19 pandemic initially seemed to promote greater gender equality, with fathers becoming more engaged in childcare and understanding the challenges faced by women. However, whether this will lead to a lasting shift in fathers accessing parental leave or […]
The need for transformation is pressing at this moment. Business models are in disarray, markets have deteriorated, and many organizations are on the on the rocks. According to McKinsey, 2021 has been labelled as the “year of transition.” However, this seems to be a challenging proposition, as individuals’ capacity for more change appears to […]
Working from home doesn’t suit everyone’s preferences. While there are some advantages, many find it isolating. Growing tired of spending countless hours in their homes, employers miss the in-person interactions with colleagues. The never-ending stream of Zoom meetings, construction noise outside and more distractions are only making matters worse. Tim McDonald decided to explore […]
When was the last instance when you heard someone at work say or do something racist? It could have been a derogatory comment based on racial stereotypes, or perhaps a more subtle situation, like witnessing a colleague being ignored or talked over. A study conducted by fellow psychologists at Pearn Kandola revealed 52% of […]
Behaviours can be categorized into two groups: those that fall under our conscious control and those that do not. One perspective posits that conscious behaviours, which we find easier to recognize and manage, reflect a person’s true self, while unconscious behaviours are seen as inauthentic. Nevertheless, those we interact with often pick up on […]
In the aftermath of Meghan and Harry’s ground-breaking interview with Oprah, some individuals have been quick to search for justifications and rationalizations for instances of racism. One particularly troubling revelation from the interview was Meghan’s account of a conversation Harry had with a family member, during which concerns were raised about the potential skin […]