Let’s talk about wellbeing at work – that’s our mental and physical health. It’s a big deal, and companies are definitely taking notice. Wellbeing programs are popping up everywhere, from lunchtime yoga sessions to mindfulness apps. But are these initiatives truly helping employees, or are we just striking a pose?
The chairman of Timpsons has a radical idea: a happy and productive workforce doesn’t need a stifling rulebook or a controlling HR department. Timpson has implemented a unique management style called “upside-down management.”
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It’s fair to say that traditional workplaces can feel like a right old slog. We spend a so much of our waking time in an environment that can be rather rigid and humourless. But a workplace can be a place where laughter is encouraged and lightheartedness is celebrated.