Tag: Self management
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A purposeful return to work
A purposeful return to work By mid-September, most of us are back at work after the summer break, although some lucky souls may still be recharging their batteries in their holiday destination of choice. Like the new year, the end of summer and the return to work often go hand in hand with good resolutions
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Humour in the Time of Corona
Humour in the Time of Corona We’ve been living through the ups and downs of the pandemic for almost a year now. During this time, as a counterbalance to the worry and despondency, we’ve seen witty exchanges proliferate on the internet and in our daily encounters with others. But does every subject lend itself to
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The Judgment of Solomon
The Judgment of Solomon King Solomon was unable to reach a verdict in a conflict between two women, both of whom claimed to be the mother of a newborn child, so he ordered that the child be cut in two, knowing that the woman who gave up the child to save its life would be
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Holidays: the tonic you need to bounce back
Holidays: the tonic you need to bounce back “I’m caught up in a serious conflict with a colleague. I’m really worried about it and I don’t know how to sort it out. Luckily, I’m going on holiday for three weeks, which will help me step back and see things more clearly when I return.” Paid
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Love at work
Love at work Sam* and Martina*: “We got to know each other through a working group we both participate in. We’re a couple now but, although we’re very discreet, we don’t feel completely comfortable around the other members of the group. Should we continue to hide our relationship, or should we tell everyone about it?
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Work-life balance
Work-life balance “I’m rushed off my feet! I don’t know where to start. Even when I have time off, I just can’t relax. So when Sunday evening comes around, I feel as if I haven’t got anything done!” Does this sound familiar? If you have trouble combining your work life and home life, you’re certainly
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It’s OK to log off during the holidays!
It’s OK to log off during the holidays! As this hot and sunny summer gets under way, I’d like to wish you all a well-deserved holiday! I know many of us are even busier than usual during the long shutdown, scrambling to finish all our tasks to keep the work on schedule. On top of
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Networking: a necessary evil?
Networking: a necessary evil? Frédéric* is feeling down in the dumps: “I’ve always been good at my job and my supervisors acknowledge my excellent results. But I feel I’m being passed over in favour of colleagues who are less competent than me, but know who to approach to further their careers. Do we really have
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Be kind to yourself!
Be kind to yourself! Tomas* has spent the whole day in meetings with his industrial partners, discussing highly sensitive matters that have required him to be very diplomatic. He’s had to rein in his desire to say what he really thinks and put all his energy into arguing his case in the negotiations. On returning
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The door to the truth
The door to the truth An ancient book in the CERN library captivated two scientists. It told of a place at the end of the world, where the sky touched the earth and they would find the answer to all their questions. They decided to take a sabbatical to go in search of it, swearing