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Jane Sparrow
What colour do you want the worst Monday of the year to be?

This is an opportunity to redesign work for the better, not a timetabling exercise, argues The Culture Builders CEO Chris Preston.

Chris Preston
Are our workers ready for what could be around the corner?

People are amazing things and, if you are an organisation contemplating change, or just sensibly thinking about survival, NOW is the time to invest time and effort into making their lives easier – turning up empathy, flexibility and understanding.

Jane Sparrow
The Power and Pause of Silence

Frustrated with pauses in life? Chances are you are missing one of the best moments to absorb, reflect and make sense of what you are experiencing.

Chris Preston
Why hybrid working rotas completely miss the point

This is an opportunity to redesign work for the better, not a timetabling exercise, argues The Culture Builders CEO Chris Preston.

Chris Preston
Poly-working: The five pillars of maintaining a sustainable business in the new normal

Each organisation is drawing from its own experiences of the pandemic to establish a sustainable way forward. And as individuals, we too, now see work differently.

Jane Sparrow
Check-a-Trade’s new approach to work – A poly-working culture

I believe that flexibility works both ways. The more flexible I am with my team, the more flexible they will be in return, increasing trust and driving engagement.

Jane Sparrow
How flexible working has helped Blinkist retain the best talent

Blinkist, the app which helps us consume books really fast, has always allowed its people to work flexibly. Caroline Arora, VP of People and Culture at Blinkist, explains what this looks like for the organisation.

Jane Sparrow
How Pfizer are looking after its people by adopting a Poly-working culture

Emma Berry, Senior Director and Global Lead or Colleague Communications and Engagement at Pfizer, was kind enough to share her experience of Poly-working with us.

Jane Sparrow
Helping to Build High Performing Teams in a Poly-Working World

Ways to reconnect and re-energise teams as we move forward into a Poly-Working world.

Chris Preston
Bringing Poly-Working Down to Four Foundational Steps

A look at the four foundational steps that will help organisations move Poly-working from ideas to implementation.

Jane Sparrow
Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating women everywhere on International Women’s Day.

Jane Sparrow
Eight Ways to Create a Walk and Talk Culture

Eight things you can do to literally create movement with your team – you will not regret it!