This is just a reminder of the services we offer at CMCBP as Clare is a Diversity & Inclusion consultant. D&I Awareness – Clare runs regular workshops to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion to groups of staff and start conversations in how to implement positive actions for diversity and to build inclusive leadership practices.…
This is a very stressful time for many of us who have had to transition to working from home and gradually starting to self-isolate. We thought we would share some evidence-based tips on how to avoid anxiety and increase productivity during this time. Safe and hygiene behaviours as well as social distancing are largely encouraged…
On 8th March 2020, we recognise International Women’s Day. As an all-female team at CMCBP, we are strong advocates for women’s rights in all walks of life, especially in the workplace. Why is Gender Equality important in the workplace? Gender equality is an important factor in promoting inclusion in your organisation. Recognising women’s achievements in…
Recent research has revealed the effect that using technology in the workplace has on employee’s mental health. It suggests that although nearly 60% of senior decision makers said technology had “adverse effects” on mental wellbeing and work-life balance, less than a quarter of workers felt they could talk to their employers about these issues. The…
CMCBP have been researching inclusive meetings and why they are an important issue for employers seeking to develop effective workplace cultures. CMCBP developed this thinking for a recent workshop on inclusive communications. This blog is sharing some of the areas we communicated during that session. The way we communicate is based on each individual’s perception.…
“I must not fail.” “I feel like a fake.” “Success is no big deal.” These are some of the statements people with imposter syndrome are likely to say to themselves. Labelled as the fear of being fake, being exposed as a fraud or doubting your accomplishments, imposter syndrome is often evident when someone doubts the…
Diversity is a really hot topic as organisations seek to create the conditions to get the very best from their employees. Along with inclusion, diversity is one of the main areas of research and practice for CMC Business Psychology. We’ve worked with many organisations in this field and wanted to take some time out to…
Happy Holidays to all of our clients, friends and families. Thank you for all the support in 2019 and we wish you all the best for 2020! It will be a great year… Clare and Siobhan
If you would like to see Clare speak on any of her key research and practice areas then see some of the events she will be speaking at… Date 6th March Organiser Alliance Manchester Business School Topic – Neuropsychology of Decision Making Link https://your.manchester.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/forthcoming-events/uk-events/north-west-business-breakfast-neuro-psychology-of-decision-making/ Date 13th March Organiser – Women in Law UK Conference…
In the past decade, the number of employees working from home has increased by 373,000 – a 27% rise. There are many benefits of working away from the office, including fewer distractions, increased productivity, cutting out the commute and juggling work with caring responsibilities. Getting the best from your home-working employee population relies on taking…
Christmas has been proven to have many stress inducing factors to it. It is meant to be a time for celebration, however, for those struggling with work-life balance, Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Christmas can be the busiest time of year professionally; working extra hours to meet tight deadlines along with the…
Clare was added to a list created by ICS Learn that was titled “The 12 Most Interesting HR Pros to Follow on Twitter“. The list focuses on important people in the HR world to follow on Twitter, as ”pros and new practitioners alike contributing their ideas.” Clare is described as a “clear advocate for flexible…
As a business psychology consultancy, networking is vital to CMCBP. With our psychology expertise, we’ve got some interesting insights about networking and we thought we’d share them here with you. Top Tips for Successful Networking Use emotional intelligence – understanding what you want to get from the networking session and by being clear on how…
Giving thanks for all that’s good in your life has scientifically-proven benefits including improved physical and mental health, better sleep and boosted self-esteem. And it’s not just your personal life that gratitude can enhance. Business relationships can benefit too. As we explain in our latest blog. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is a state of appreciation…
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Motivation is an essential aspect of everyday life. It is so easy to forget what is important and get lost in our thoughts in our very busy lives. There have been many proven benefits of inspiration. The University of Rochester found that inspired individuals view themselves as being more creative and their self-ratings of creativity…