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Managers Job Preventing Bullying in the Workplace

By Jan Lawrence | 19 April 2011

Managers need to be aware that an abuse of their positional power will send mixed messages about unacceptable behaviour, and will only serve to condone harassment and bullying. Line managers are also responsible for ensuring that team members perform to an acceptable standard. Because of this, it is important that legitimate concerns or criticisms about…

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Tips to Motivate Employees in an Economic Downturn

By Jan Lawrence | 17 March 2011

It has never been more important for organisations to develop an engaged, motivated and committed workforce. Effective leadership and motivation is key. The following tips will help you:

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Ask The Expert : What is wrong with being a perfectionist?

By Amanda Furness | 24 August 2010

Question It has been brought to my attention at my recent appraisal that some of my colleagues think I am a perfectionist and that this is having a negative impact on my work.  I am struggling to find the motivation to make changes as I don’t really see what the problem is …… Answer Perfectionism…

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Is conflict resolution relevant to me?

By Jan Lawrence | 31 May 2010

Yes, if you are experiencing a work situation that isnt flourishing. Also remember that conflict is happening in ourselves when we are not flourishing. And key to this are the judgements and evaluations we form about ourselves and others….

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Information Overload

By Jan Lawrence | 26 March 2010

Ian Price discusses what Information Overload is and why it is important

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Health and Wellbeing at Work

By Jan Lawrence | 24 December 2009

We at In Equilibrium are very excited about the many initiatives taking place to encourage organisations to look after the health and wellbeing of all employees.
Our training courses and consultancy can help organisations working towards meeting the criteria of awards such as

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Training in Tough Times

By Jan Lawrence | 13 July 2009

In tough economic times, any sensible organisation will look at ways of managing costs while maintaining peak performance….If your ‘fleet’ of staff is reduced and stretched with increased workload, it’s even more important to make sure they are properly looked after…
by In Equilibrium consultant, Carol Taylor

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Sustaining Healthy High Performance – GlaxoSmithKline article

By Jan Lawrence | 03 September 2008

This paper describes how an occupational health function has developed and implemented health initiatives to positively support business success and culture through focus on the sustainable healthy-high performance of the business, the teams within the business and the individuals within those teams.

Dr Adrian Chojnacki, Vice President, Employee Health Management, Mrs Susan Cruse, Director of Leadership Health and Sustainability, Dr Robert Carr, Vice President and Corporate Medical Director, GlaxoSmithKline

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The Business Case for Investing in Health

By Jan Lawrence | 12 June 2008

Article by Alastair Taylor, Director, In-Equilibrium, 2008

This article challenges the recommendations regarding how to appraise expenditure on health and wellness programmes and proposes an alternative strategy HR Directors could consider to convince a sceptical Board to invest in their most important asset: people.

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