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Managers and owners have to cope with an epidemic of loneliness

Managers and owners have to cope with an epidemic of loneliness

The Covid pandemic and remote work have worsened the trend towards isolation. Loneliness has significant consequences for physical and mental health, as well as productivity. Discover the effects, recommendations, and steps managers can take to combat loneliness in the workplace.

Shortlist and African Management Institute to Power-up Clean Energy Careers Across Africa with support from UK government

Shortlist and African Management Institute to Power-up Clean Energy Careers Across Africa with support from UK government

Shortlist and African Management Institute (AMI) announce the launch of the Energy Access Talent Initiative (EATI), a new £2.5 million collaboration dedicated to training and securing employment in the clean energy sector for over 1,600 African youth across sub-Saharan Africa.

The transition to CEO brings a new identity

The transition to CEO brings a new identity

The journey to becoming a CEO involves a profound shift in self-image and a change in attitudes and behaviors. This transition brings about a liminal experience, where the perception of oneself evolves. Executives often find that time becomes their scarcest asset, leading to a constant drive for productivity. However, it is crucial for CEOs to reserve time for personal reflection and the well-being of their company. The transition to CEO requires not only an initial identity change but also a later one that involves trusting and empowering the team. By aligning behaviors with the new identity, leaders can establish lasting changes. Moreover, it is important to have a sustainable underlying identity based on core values rather than external achievements or status.