HR Guff ‘n’ Stuff

This episode is all about "Energy". Please check out the relevent links below for this episode. https://theenergyproject.com/approach/ Energy Audit - As follows: Are You Headed for an Energy Crisis? Please tick the statements below that are true for you. Body __ I don’t regularly get at least seven to eight hours of sleep, and I often wake up feeling tired. __ I frequently skip breakfast, or I settle for something that isn’t nutritious. __ I don’t work out enough (meaning cardiovascular training at least three times a week and strength training at least once a week). __ I don’t take regular breaks during the day to truly renew and recharge, or I often eat lunch at my desk, if I eat it at all. Emotions __ I frequently find myself feeling irritable, impatient, or anxious at work, especially when work is demanding. __ I don’t have enough time with my family and loved ones, and when I’m with them, I’m not always really with them. __ I have too little time for the activities that I most deeply enjoy. __ I don’t stop frequently enough to express my appreciation to others or to savor my accomplishments and blessings. Mind __ I have difficulty focusing on one thing at a time, and I am easily distracted during the day, especially by e-mail. __ I spend much of my day reacting to immediate crises and demands rather than focusing on activities with longer-term value and high leverage. _ I don’t take enough time for reflection, strategizing, and creative thinking. __ I work in the evenings or on weekends, and I almost never take an e-mail–free vacation. Spirit __ I don’t spend enough time at work doing what I do best and enjoy most. __ There are significant gaps between what I say is most important to me in my life and how I actually allocate my time and energy. __ My decisions at work are more often influenced by external demands than by a strong, clear sense of my own purpose. __ I don’t invest enough time and energy in making a positive difference to others or to the world. How is your overall energy? Total number of statements ticked: __ Guide to scores 0–3: Excellent energy management skills 4–6: Reasonable energy management skills 7–10: Significant energy management deficits 11–16: A full-fledged energy management crisis What do you need to work on? Number of ticks in each category: Body __ Mind __ Emotions __ Spirit __ Guide to category scores 0: Excellent energy management skills 1: Strong energy management skills 2: Significant deficits 3: Poor energy management skills 4: A full-fledged energy crisis https://theenergyproject.com/care-is-the-x-factor-at-work/ http://theenergyproject.com/

Episode 3 where Gordon talks about Employee Engagement. Everybody is an A student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcmPlO5f89o Gallup research on Engagement:- https://www.gallup.com/workplace/231581/five-ways-improve-employee-engagement.aspx?g_source=WWWV9&g_medium=csm&g_campaign=syndication

Hr Consultant Gordon Teasdale chats with Greg Friel about one of the most important assets of your organisation-Talent.

Gordon talks about the importance of Culture-the building blocks of your organisation.