In times of uncertainty, what could we be doing more of, and more importantly, what should we be doing less of? As businesses, consumer behavioural changes mean we may have to start thinking outside the box and look at our business in a different way.

Those who adapt well to change do not panic when a situation arises – they find solutions. And whilst of course, this is easier said than done, there are ways that you can help yourself navigate through these turbulent times and emerge out of the other side stronger than before. 

Building a personal brand has never been more important than it is right now. One thing we can do is to spend time building and working on our personal brand and taking this time to invest in ourselves.

So many of us wake up in the morning, hit the snooze button, and when we do wake up, we reach for our phones and scroll through our social media feeds and emails before rolling out of bed to get ready for work.

When we begin to emerge from this crisis, the first thing we must do is reflect. What did we test out that worked and what didn’t? How can we then shape our best practices in the future? And how do we make sure we learn from this experience and carry forward our new way of being

Remote working comes with its own unique challenges and it can be a difficult adjustment to channel the same level of focus as in an office environment. It’s a challenge to be able to adequately separate home and work life, and it can be particularly hard to resist personal tasks when you would normally be working.

As we continue to stay at home, many of us find ourselves with more time on our hands than ever before. Some of us will feel overwhelmed by this scenario whilst others will be revelling in the opportunity.

The evidence that looking after the wellbeing of your team is key to long-term success is overwhelming. Looking after your people builds trust and loyalty, plus it affects the bottom line, playing a crucial role in reducing staff absences and increasing productivity.