Peachy Mondays

28/09/2023

Discover the power of proactive employee feedback and the undeniable link between happiness and productivity. Say goodbye to Monday blues and foster a culture where every day feels peachy. HR leaders, it's time to lead the change! https://bit.ly/3LGhijz

A philosophy anchored in happiness  The success of any organisation is inevitably linked to its people. At Peachy Mondays, this understanding is foundational. Our ethos is straightforward yet deeply significant: “happy people work better.” This isn’t just a tagline; it’s our guiding princip...

26/09/2023

Listening isn't just about hearing; it's about understanding. Dive deep into the transformative power of continuous employee listening in HR. Discover how genuine dialogue can propel workplace engagement. https://bit.ly/46bOAiM

The Significance of Employee Engagement  In today’s dynamic business landscape, employees demand more than a paycheck; they yearn for purpose, autonomy, and recognition.  Engagement skyrockets when personal aspirations align with the organisational mission. The research underscores the link betw...

06/09/2023

Discover how Abi Mawhirt and her team at the merged Dundee & Angus College adopted a new approach to , enabling dynamic personal and anonymous chats, boosting genuine engagement, and rebuilding trust.

Background  In the academic year 2014-15, Abi Mawhirt, then head of organisational development at Dundee and Angus College, recognised the need to ask all staff or specific cohorts for views and opinions, but they didn’t have a mechanism. The challenge arose in the recently merged...

30/08/2023

Everest Group's 2023 EXM PEAK Matrix® highlights as a Major Contender among EXM platforms for HR professionals seeking enhanced management. Read more here https://bit.ly/3L0cfK8

London  Date: 29 August 2023  – Everest Group published their Employee Experience Management (EXM) Platforms – PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023, naming Peachy Mondays as a Major Contender.  Employee Experience Management (EXM) platforms assist enterprise senior leaders, HR professionals, and tea...

29/08/2023

Dive into this article to discover how to make your surveys genuinely inclusive, trustworthy, and effective for everyone. Read on https://bit.ly/3YV0ZEM

In an ideal world, we could see through the eyes of another, walk in their shoes and create a level playing field for every individual to ‘succeed’. In that ideal world, we’d not need employee listening initiatives because we’d all take time to listen and...

24/08/2023

Learn how Brussels Airlines improved , enabling rapid, actionable feedback from their diverse, global workforce. Read their story here - https://bit.ly/47IsFkd

Internal Communication Manager Ilse Verhelst and her HR colleagues at Brussels Airlines knew they had to improve how they listened to, and engaged with their worldwide employees – especially those with limited connectivity because of their role or location. Brussels Airlines is the home carrier...

17/08/2023

This article navigates beyond the surface in a world brimming with generational stereotypes, uncovering the rich tapestry of shared experiences that bind us together. Read more here - https://bit.ly/3KLt2Au

27/07/2023

As economic uncertainties mount, intensified by the Bank of England's recent interest rate rise to 5%, there's a sweeping wave of financial anxiety influencing the wellbeing of millions of people in the UK and Europe. From skyrocketing food prices to increased mortgages, rising rent and utility costs, employees are feeling the crunch. A holistic approach to can help business leaders navigate these tumultuous times, and the first step is to listen more closely to their employees.
Read more in our latest blog https://www.peachymondays.com/financial-wellbeing-concerns

02/06/2023

With a quarter of the workforce now working remotely it is no longer a consequence of a pandemic, or a perk for larger companies. So, what do we need to know as businesses and individuals to make remote working work?

We asked our very own Kerry Freeman to have a chat with none other than the Empress of Remote, Valentina Thörner to find out more.

https://youtu.be/SBR84Qxm2f8

Peachy Mondays Kerry Freeman talks to Empress of Remote, Valentina Thörner about how to make the most of remote working ...

26/05/2023

Social justice, politics, and climate change used to be ‘no-go’ work conversations with many workplaces claiming ‘neutral ground’. But with increasing pressure for organisations to take a stand, and the rise of the , employees are increasingly voting with their feet against companies with poor working and climate practices.

We have just posted a blog on our website that talks about Conscious Quitting – what is it and how can we address it?

To complement the blog, we are also inviting you to a roundtable, where we’ll explore ‘conscious quitting’ – how to identify whether that’s happening in your organisation, and what steps you could take to retain consciously minded colleagues.

This will be a virtual roundtable on Wednesday 5th July from 13:00 – 14:30.

If you would like to attend, follow the link https://www.peachymondays.com/conscious-quitting/ for the blog and who to email to secure your place.

19/05/2023

We've just issued a new blog following the release of the World Economic Forum Growth Summit Insight Report on the Future of Jobs earlier this month.

We feature highlights from Saadia Zahidi, Sue Duke, Svenja Gudell and Shravan Goli, and discuss how embracing Voice of the Employee (VoE) initiatives has the potential to strengthen the talent pool, drive employee engagement, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of work.

Follow the link to find out more...

Earlier this month at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Growth Summit, an Insight Report on the Future of Jobs was released. In this blog, we share some key trends and signals for organisations to embrace VoE initiatives to strengthen their talent pool, drive employee engagement, and navigate the ever-...

24/04/2023

We have our second roundtable of 2023 next month on Tuesday 16th May, 13:00 – 14:30

Flexible ways of working have undoubtedly had significant benefits for many employees and employers. Something we may have been forced into in the last few years is now expected in many roles. But our social connections at work – those that fuel collaboration and innovation – are becoming more fractured and difficult to maintain.

In this roundtable, on Deepening connections in a fractured world of work, we’ll explore social wellbeing and its impact on collaboration, connectivity, productivity, and innovation, and discuss ways of repairing and strengthening work relationships.

Find out more in our recent blog https://lnkd.in/d7xYfmBU

To reserve your place, please contact [email protected]