This blog is written for anybody who has an interest in workplace behaviour

By alexkotsos8 April 8, 2025
Why Irish employers need clear policies for fertility and miscarriage In every workplace — whether it’s a small creative team or a...
By alexkotsos8 April 7, 2025
Rotten apple image courtesy of Giuseppe Cuzzocrea via Unsplash Too many organisations are missing the point when it comes to wellbeing....
By alexkotsos8 March 3, 2025
How not to give critical feedback Image courtesy of Jamie Haughton on Unsplash Manager: [serious tone] Alex, I need to talk to you Me:...
By alexkotsos8 February 18, 2025
A golden rule of advice that doesn’t work for managers and leadership We’ve all been taught the Golden Rule: treat others how you want to...
By alexkotsos8 May 1, 2024
When strengths have a negative impact "Alex, you're so pushy!" "Alex, you're being really bossy!" "Alex, enough already. We all know that...
By alexkotsos8 February 26, 2024
Investing in your team is not just a cost; it's an investment that yields significant returns for your organisation. Here are five...
By alexkotsos8 January 18, 2024
Some years ago I was hired to work for a fast-growing company. I was employee #140 in Ireland. When I left 11 months later the employee...
By alexkotsos8 January 15, 2024
(I’ve just got my first role as a people manager! Help me!!!) Training new people managers can be a challenging task, but it is essential...
By alexkotsos8 January 15, 2024
HR just love a policy don’t they?!!! For years I have questioned whether policies are necessary for every business, surely we could all...