Want to improve your creativity? Take a break.

Want to improve your creativity? Take a break.

By Mike J. BugdenAug 01, 2022
Apparently,  the key to creativity is to stop trying to be creative.   The world of neuroscience has been making more and more discoveries about how the brain works and how it's functioning affects how we learn and process information.  We can use those insights to help us with productivity and creativity in all aspects of our lives, including work!  Understanding your brain  Visualize your brain having two parts – the conscious and subconscious.  The conscious part is where you ‘do’ most things like cooking dinner or doing math.   It’s made up of your short term, long term and working memory. …
Business, Creativity, Human Resources,
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Balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of the organization

Balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of the organization

By Mike J. BugdenJul 01, 2022
Balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of the organization I (Jess) recently had the privilege to be involved in a fantastic discussion with techNL about today's evolving workplace and the emerging trends that are shaping work today.  That discussion solidified conversations we have been having internally at ethree about the “new” challenges organizations face as the last few years have unfolded.   Our world is ever-changing, and the world of work and “how work works” also has to evolve to keep pace with changes to norms and thinking. Now, that -- and the challenges we face as a result…
Business, Human Resources, Strategy,
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Meet the Team: Maddie Coombes

Meet the Team: Maddie Coombes

By Mike J. BugdenJul 01, 2022
As a consultancy for all things people and culture, part of ethree’s offerings include operational HR support. Whether you’re looking for help with recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, policy development or review, legal nuances related to HR, ethree can step in as your HR team or be an extension to your existing one to offer extra help during busy times. Less than a year ago, we welcomed Maddie Coombes to our team as a consultant to help with these areas plus more. In the second edition of our Meet the Team: 20 Questions blog series, get to know Maddie, ethree’s…
Business, Human Resources, Meet the Team
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Meet the Team: Jess Chapman

Meet the Team: Jess Chapman

By Mike J. BugdenJun 26, 2022
If you  find yourself needing help with the “tough people stuff” within your organization but not sure where to turn, or even where to exactly pinpoint the issues or the opportunities, ethree Consulting can be your partner and trusted advisor. We’re an organizational effectiveness consultancy specializing in helping organizations handle anything related to people like developing strategy and culture, leading change, increasing engagement levels, driving performance, supporting HR operations, and more. We’ve worked with many organizations, big and small, spanning industries and geography.We pride ourselves on being an extension of our clients’ team, and really work to understand the unique needs and nuances of your organization to create comprehensive,…
Business, Human Resources, Meet the Team
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