The challenge of reintegrating staff during the return-to-office vs remote work phase, starts with our work at senior level, by... No images? Click here Alchemy with MarichenDear Beloved Readers, NOTE: You are receiving this since you've been a client, or contacted us for a quote, or subscribed yourself. If you don’t want to receive the occasional letter from us, simply unsubscribe - We don't intend bugging anyone! Wishing you & yours a truly blessed 2022. Thank you for allowing to connect with you via newsletter, usually 3 times a year, with updates, research (see below) and insights to help support you. Ralph Waldo Emerson : “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be”. MY INVITATION - WHAT IF...What if you go into this year with an open mind and heart, with energising self-care practices, trusting yourself and others, growing constructive team relationships (to create safe and fruitful environments)? What if 2022 becomes your most fulfilling year yet? Uncharted waters urge us to embrace the heart of an explorer. As Christopher Columbus said: “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore”, and I add, even if you are afraid".
ABSA senior team building with Marichen: fun Moroccan Cooking Theme! RETURNING TO THE OFFICELeaders are keen for staff to return to work, and in some industries client-facing processes continued throughout the pandemic. In research done by McKinsey, one in three employees surveyed said that their return to work negatively impacted their mental health, giving examples of depression, general distress and feelings of anxiety. In America, 76% of workers are suffering from burnout, with more than half naming the pandemic as a major contributing factor.(*1) The burning question is: How do we manage this period of re-integration in a way that ensures our people are energized and productive? How to ease employees back into returning to their workplaces:
Sources: (*1) Harvard Business Review Article: Don’t let returning to the office burn out your team by Rahaf Harfoush (*2) Harvard Business Review Article: Our work-from-anywhere future by Prithwiraj Choudhury
Recent feedback from Jaco Burger, GM Property Management, NAFPROP, 2021: "Marichen was engaged a number of years back to assist our EXCO to become a more cohesive unit. It is testimony to her skills that despite the challenges faced in light of COVID, having to navigate individual and group sessions on virtual platforms etc., the Nafprop EXCO are still intact and stronger than before. Without Marichen's engagement, this would not have been possible. In addition and very importantly, she is an extremely kind person as well as a great listener."NEW: CORETHIXIn my role as non-executive director on various Boards, I found Corethix: a risk & compliance management tool. The ease of implementation of this cloud-based technology solution impressed me! I've been appointed an implementation partner for them for Southern Africa. Optimal compliance is a critical success factor, yet most organisations still rely on manual, disconnected systems. Corethix harmonises key compliance activities, policies & scheduling in one easy-to-use, integrated, secure platform. CSI PROJECTTwice a year, MM&A offers a motivational talk / workshop for schools in the Tshwane area, at a much-reduced rate. We want to provide staff with an opportunity to connect and recharge their batteries to tackle their important work afresh. This is allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. Two talks can be booked in January and two in November. Finally, my word for 2021:Wisease = wisdom with ease. May you all be filled with the quality of “wisease” this year as you move ahead with kindness and compassion, whilst creating success. I wish you all of the best as you transform your work spaces into spaces of creativity and collaboration and pockets of excellence. If you require assistance in setting up an ideal workspace which harnesses the creativity and excellence of your teams, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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