Category Archives: 21st century workplace

We are all communicators now!

Posted on March 26, 2020 by madeleinekavanagh

For the last few years one of the pressing challenges for internal communications specialists has been how do you get your messages through, as communication channels have increased exponentially? In 2012 I blogged “Never again will management be able to exercise … Continue reading →

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Making Connections in a World of Isolationism

Posted on March 20, 2020 by madeleinekavanagh

Who would have guessed that the persona of office work would have changed so absolutely in just a few weeks? Even those of us who worked from home on a regular basis are finding the prospect of self-isolation, for goodness knows … Continue reading →

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Is your job still offering you learning opportunities?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by madeleinekavanagh

I’ve really enjoyed Michael Robinson’s recent series on BBC Radio 4 in which he’s been exploring the trends and challenges of the UK’s work environment – The New Workplace. In the last of the series he invited spokespersons representing different aspects … Continue reading →

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I can’t get no satisfaction*

Posted on August 11, 2015 by madeleinekavanagh

I recently happened upon a repeat of a programme called The Next Greatest Generation?  broadcast by the BBC in 2013. It was part of the TED Radio Hour, a series originally on America’s NPR, which explores some of the fascinating … Continue reading →

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Understanding the challenges of “The New Workplace”

Posted on August 7, 2015 by madeleinekavanagh

In my previous blog I talk about the problems faced by leaders in trying to motivate a multi-generational workforce with widely differing personal goals and career aspirations.  The generational differences were well illustrated in episode 1 of Radio 4’s new … Continue reading →

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