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Lacking motivation? Maybe you need to move on
We’ve made it through the season of goodwill, and now we’re in the realm of forced optimism. The start of the year brings with it the inevitable positive resolutions, super-boosted
Why company culture matters in even the smallest of enterprises
In small businesses, particularly those in their infancy, people often take on multiple roles with little room for manoeuvre. With one eye always on the bottom line, it’s understandable that
Are you communicating effectively?
Just because you’re a leader doesn’t mean you’re communicating well – but you can learn how. Executive leadership coach Susy Roberts explains why good communication is so important.
Exercise your brain to unlock career potential
Logic and emotion use different parts of our brains, and while the ability to think logically is lauded in the workplace, developing emotional intelligence is essential for leadership. Executive leadership
Research articles
Bridging the generation gap: Inclusive strategies to embrace diverse skills
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Bridging the generation gap: Inclusive strategies to embrace diverse skills, by Carlos Royo. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Don’t cut out the middlemen! Food system sustainability might depend on them
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Don’t cut out the middlemen! Food system sustainability might depend on them, by Janina Grabs and Sophia Carodenuto. All Esade contributions are
The “high priests” of therapy and their role in parental estrangement
Parental estrangement is receiving increasing attention from the mainstream media. The BBC, Cosmopolitan magazine, the LA Times and Newsweek are just a handful of household names reporting on the rising
How AI can boost business innovation
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Seven ways AI can boost business innovation, by Xavier Ferràs. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Features
How to deal with jealousy at work
Jealousy is incredibly common in the workplace, and left unchecked it can quickly poison whole departments. Knowing how to deal with it means identifying the cause and ironing out issues
Change in times of uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, leaders and managers face a particular set of challenges. Regardless of the type of change or level of disruption, there are four essential elements to take
Skills for change
Executive leadership coach Susy Roberts from Hunter Roberts explains the importance of helping employees develop the skills they need to deal with constant change.
Covid and the impact on older workers
If you’re an older worker struggling with work during the pandemic, or an employer who wants to help your older employees, executive leadership coach Susy Roberts from Hunter Roberts has
News
Making Space third national awards celebrate successes
Jump to the bottom of the page for a sample of press coverage. National health and social care charity Making Space has held its third annual Colleague Awards, with trophies
Making Space named employer of the year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Adult health and social care charity Making Space has been named the Employer/Workplace of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2024. The awards are organised
New free guide released: branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
Three Housing With Care Awards for Making Space
Congratulations to Making Space for winning three Housing With Care Awards! All five nominees reached the final, which was held at London’s Hilton Bankside Hotel, with three going home with
Press releases
Kendal care manager wins national leadership award
A team leader at supported living services in Kendal has been recognised for her “contagious passion for caregiving” with a national award. Joanne McMillan, who is from Morecambe and manages
Ellesmere Port care manager wins national leadership award
The manager of an Ellesmere Port residential service has been recognised with a national award for her “tireless dedication” to people living with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Dreena
Warrington’s Ashwood Court wins national award for work with residents
A Warrington residential service that supports people living with mental health conditions has been recognised for its excellent care with a national award. Colleagues and residents at Ashwood Court, in
Are these the four best bands in Tameside and Oldham?
This Tameside arts centre thinks so A brand new band night in Mossley will showcase the very best of local talent. On Saturday 22 June, The Vale will host the
Client case studies
Case study | ADEMU (A Dynamic Economic and Monetary Union)
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL | PUBLICATIONS | VIDEO | WEB CONTENT
Case study | EconPol Europe
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | PR CAMPAIGNS | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL |
Case study | Go! magazine for Travel South Yorkshire
Organisation type PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sectors TRANSPORT Services WRITING | CONSUMER MAGAZINES | ORIGINAL FEATURES | INTERVIEWS & REAL LIFE Go! magazine was produced by Travel South Yorkshire and South Yorkshire
Case study | Sara Teiger PR
Organisation type Freelance PR Sectors Arts | charity | education | sme Services award nominations | CASE STUDIES | FEATURES | GHOSTWRITING | REAL LIFE | marketing material | THOUGHT
Guides
Branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
How to turn your communications plan into action
For your communications strategy to be a success, you need to connect outcomes with actions, assign individual responsibility and link everything to your overall goals Your communications strategy is the
Applying for research funding? Here’s what to include in your communications plan
From the preparation of your proposal to disseminating final results, your communications activity should follow a clear strategy that supports the goals of your project Whatever your line of research
Start with a strategy
Whether it’s at an organisational level or for a specific campaign, your communications strategy defines expectations and outcomes and the roles people play in achieving them. Here are the basics
