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Why are leaders finding remote work arrangements so fraught?
Remote work remains complex for leaders and employees alike. Psychological, temporal, technological, and structural distance impact wellbeing, connection, and performance. By facilitating open discussions with empathy and curiosity, leaders can support balanced decisions that align individual needs with team and organisational goals.
Tamar Balkin
18 hours ago10 min read


Should leaders take the time to indulge?
Researchers have found that adaptive indulgence not only boosts well-being and happiness but also aids individuals in recovering from the em
Tamar Balkin
Feb 196 min read


What is the critical element in recovery and replenishment from work?
Recovery from work is essential for employees to remain energetic, engaged, and healthy, even under high job demands.
Tamar Balkin
Dec 4, 20246 min read


Can you really refresh over a (long) weekend?
Taking time off to recharge and enjoy yourself is a healthy habit, offering short-term benefits and contributing to long-term wellbeing.
Tamar Balkin
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Can The Next Month Be Both Frantic And Lovely?
The end of the year is filled with squishing in as much as possible before Christmas, that we neglect finding the time for leisure.
Tamar Balkin
Nov 27, 20232 min read


It’s Movember And It's Not Negotiable
Movember is all about men’s physical and psychological health. It’s a yearly reminder to head off to the GP.
Tamar Balkin
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Today Is "R U OK" Day. Are You Here To Hear?
This R U OK Day aims to encourage meaningful conversations about mental health and emotional well-being by really listening.
Tamar Balkin
Sep 14, 20233 min read


Is It Possible To Embrace The Commute?
Researchers have found that commuting to and from work, is typically associated with negative emotions like tiredness and stress.
Tamar Balkin
May 24, 20224 min read


Will Watching The Olympics Improve My Leadership Capability?
“Everyone runs in her own way, or his own way. And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.” Ian...
Tamar Balkin
Jul 27, 20215 min read


Do The Employed Experience Financial Strain? And Is It My Problem?
"I work all night, I work all day to pay the bills I have to pay Ain't it sad? And still there never seems to be a single penny left for...
Tamar Balkin
May 20, 20214 min read


Happy New Year
"Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah I'm...
Tamar Balkin
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Have You Been Making Hay While The Sun Shines? Or Are You Too Busy?
“It might be a kind of relief to be finished. It’s sort of like you don’t know what kind of yard dash you’re running, but then you’re at...
Tamar Balkin
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Can Music Really Impact Our Mood And Wellbeing?
The more aware a person is of how they are feeling, and want to feel, the better they are at choosing a musical style to shift their mood.
Tamar Balkin
Oct 29, 20205 min read
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