Stretching and challenging others is key to our work. Pioneering thinking and not just settling for the status quo sits at the heart of our business and forms the ‘lens’ for everything we say and do.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Building on the success of our Core+ Directory, we are delighted to introduce Manager+.
Read moreThursday 1 February 2024
Coaching has always provided a foundation for high-quality, tailored personal development. But pure coaching alone isn’t always the best – or only – answer. We believe a new approach is needed to meet the demands of those navigating the often complex and changeable world of work today. In a crowded coaching marketplace, we are taking a fresh approach that keeps coaching at its heart but offers a unique ‘one-stop shop’ for all of your 1:1 development needs.
Read moreFriday 24 March 2023
In today’s time-pressured world, it’s often hard to lay your hands on exactly what you need, when you need it. So, we’ve created a comprehensive resource of 50 ready-to-run virtual skill shots and behaviour boosters which can be delivered across a range of platforms, by our expert delivery team (or flipped to ‘in-person’ delivery if preferred). These are lightly tailored for your context and challenges – but otherwise, ready when you are!
Read moreThursday 8 December 2022
In recent years, mounting social pressure has contributed to a significant shift in the type of leadership seen across businesses – from start-ups in their infancy, to multinational corporations. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the impact businesses have on the triple bottom line, also known as the three P’s – people, planet and properity – it’s important for those at the top to embrace sustainable leadership.
Read moreThursday 10 November 2022
The ageing workforce – With those aged 50 years and over making up an increasing proportion of the workforce in the UK, the question of how we deal with an ageing workforce is critical. Together we will explore how to encourage an age-diverse workplace which allows for experience and wisdom as well as a youthful energy.
Read moreTuesday 20 September 2022
Recent research shows UK workers are going into the office an average of just 1.5 days a week, with only 13% coming in on a Friday, a survey suggests. So at our most recent Spotlight session, we considered what does this mean for our physical workplace?
Read moreThursday 18 August 2022
In the fourth of our Spotlight Series we took a closer a look at our frontline workers and if we we doing enough to address their challenges.
Read moreThursday 18 August 2022
In the third of our Workplace 2022 Spotlight Series we talked together about the new learning landscape and the future of workplace learning in the post-pandemic landscape.
Read moreMonday 6 June 2022
In the second of our Spotlight Series as hybrid working looks like it’s here to stay, we examined the longer-term implications of this transition.
Read moreMonday 6 June 2022
Gender inequality in the workplace has taken many forms over the years, from unequal pay to a lack of opportunities for women to progress to senior leadership positions. So, does this still matter and what does it look like today?
Read moreMonday 29 November 2021
At The Art of Work Ltd we've noticed the continuous hype and rhetoric around hybrid working is now reaching a crescendo but how do we make sure that the shift is a win-win-win for individuals, managers, and organisations? Read on to find out more.....
Read moreThursday 11 November 2021
Some words to reflect upon this remembrance day from 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon
Read moreTuesday 23 February 2021
As we continue to find our way through this difficult time, I have been reflecting on how words can shift their meaning and impact during times of extreme change. One that has struck me recently, is the word ‘care’ and I was interested to explore this from a number of different perspectives.
Read moreTuesday 11 August 2020
We are delighted to announce that alongside leading The Art of Work Ltd - we have started a new socially motivated organisation Go Human with Rich and Andy Ward, our good friends at RAW Brothers.
Read moreTuesday 21 July 2020
Here at The Art of Work, we’ve always strive to meet the needs of the current and future world of work. We’re known for developing powerful, bespoke solutions to meet those needs, developed in partnership with our clients; but sometimes you just need to find high quality off-the-shelf solutions to respond quickly to your learning needs.
Read moreTuesday 7 April 2020
We are living through extraordinary - often harrowing - times. I believe we all need to find the human in this global crisis. There’s a challenge circulating on social media to count the number of times you say ‘When all this is over …’ before stating how you will enjoy returning to ‘normal’ activities. There will be a moment when the social distancing measures lift and we gather together again, return to offices, visit theatres, go to concerts. But the likelihood is that this moment is much further away than we all imagine. And, some would say, things will never be quite the same again. This may be a good thing.
Read moreThursday 2 April 2020
Accepting that lockdown is a reality for the next 12 weeks or so is key to adjusting to the enormous change in our lives as individuals, families and as a society.
Read moreThursday 30 January 2020
It may have taken 26 years, but I was delighted to attend the EMCC’s first UK based conference on 16 January - the topic was ‘future proofing your practice’. There were many enjoyable elements to the day, the networking, the breakout sessions but the shining star of the event was key-note speech by Dr Nicola Millard who heads up the Global Innovation Team at BT.
Read moreFriday 3 January 2020
Listening - really listening, can be so powerful and helpful but all too often it's something we neglect to do. So here are my personal reflections and thoughts as we head into 2020.
Read moreFriday 15 November 2019
When people think of coaching, some see it in a negative light. If a friend or colleague suggests to them they might benefit from coaching, they may feel it implies there is something wrong with them, that they somehow need to be ‘fixed’. I think those who take this view are missing a trick.
Read moreWednesday 25 September 2019
Traditional career thinking is outdated and should be consigned to history. Having a 5 year career plan and working towards it just doesn’t work anymore. Yet this is still so often the outdated advice given to people wanting to know how best to manage their careers. So says Sandra Evans our Managing Director at The Art of Work and a recognised thought leader in the changing world of work.
Read moreThursday 23 May 2019
It’s hard to believe that The Art of Work is celebrating our 7th anniversary. When we set out back in 2012, this was always about creating more than business. We wanted to challenge the status quo and not just adopt old ways of working. Being agile and creating a thriving community of practice were vital to us. Building somewhere where our clients, partners and our team really wanted to work together to develop something unique and importantly, modelling the themes of the future of work.
Read moreWednesday 4 July 2018
We are constantly hearing and talking about the need for a new approach to the world of work; the need for leadership that can lead the way in turbulent times; for individuals who have the capability and confidence to thrive in uncertainty, and for organisations that can meet the challenges of the rapidly changing environment, driven by technology and geo-social shifts.
Read moreThursday 12 April 2018
I love the Commonwealth Games. Or the Friendly Games as they’re often referred to. Some people think it’s a waste of time and energy. But what a great opportunity for so many Home Nations athletes to represent their country, experience a global competition and be able to compete against elite athletes from across the world.
Read moreFriday 1 September 2017
The world of work has undergone a seismic shift. New technology, economic challenges and globalisation have created a very different workplace.
Read moreSaturday 1 July 2017
Traditional career thinking is outdated and should be consigned to history. Having a 5 year career plan and working towards a clear goal just doesn’t work anymore.
Read moreMonday 29 February 2016
The world doesn’t need another leadership theory. On Amazon, there are 480,881 books on the subject. We are bombarded with articles, research, TED talks and more on what it takes to be a great leader. And yet, the evidence is that we are still far from getting it right. So what's the issue?
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