Good Work Issue #10
Good Work Issue #10
Following your vision, corporates in Ukraine, blurred workplace boundaries and more.
Hello,
A very warm welcome to the tenth issue of Good Work.
"April prepares her green traffic light, and the world thinks: Go!"
I saw this quote from American author Christopher Morley earlier in the week and it has stuck with me as the sun has made an appearance here in London, there’s some warmth in the air, the garden is springing to life and, for once, the fine weather looks set to stick around for the Easter weekend.
It’s the first Easter since 2019 where there won’t be Covid-19 enforced restrictions on what we can do, so whatever you are up too, make the most of it!
We’ve had a busy few weeks here at Impactful, with an exciting new idea coming to fruition which we will share with you soon, and opening the recruitment for our latest position - Product Designer. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact us today.
We have two great guest posts this month, and are still actively seeking contributors to the Digest and this newsletter, so if you have a viewpoint or story to share, please drop us a line today.
Happy reading,
Luke and all the Impactful team,
Insights - for those individuals and organisations building better workplaces.
Spotlight: Why investing in employee wellbeing is key to our organisation’s future.
In a fantastic expert insight, Sarah Dewar, Chief People Officer at the mental health charity, Mental Health Concern, writes for us exploring why investing in employee wellbeing is key to their organisation’s future. Done well, this can create a personable, open, and inclusive working environment that is beneficial to the charity’s colleagues and the people that they support. So be inspired by clicking here.
What is a Chief Purpose Officer? And do you need one?
The role of the Chief Purpose Officer slips into the growing workplace trend of needing a public focus on purpose. The term purpose can be amorphous, and difficult to accurately measure and track but for many it’s a valuable framework to focus on long-term value and navigate complex risks. Done well, it can make the company more valuable, focussed and resilient. So, it’s time to meet a CPO!
Spotlight: The importance of following your vision.
“I had learned the hard way that following the vision of others does not bring the success I enjoy. It takes courage and we have to give ourselves permission to lead authentically.”
Alison Kriel a former headteacher and founder of Above & Beyond writes for us in sharing her personal journey through work, her mentors, inspiration and how the importance of following your vision. Over to you Alison!
News - our carefully curated stories, research and data from around the world of work.
Newly launched index tracks corporate response to Ukraine crisis.
Since the invasion of Ukraine started, a growing number of companies have stopped operating in Russia. Many famous global brands such as Apple, Nike and IKEA were quick to pause or cancel their activities and business engagements in Russia, although some retain their commitments. Now the newly launched Ukraine Corporate Index that tracks corporate response to Ukraine crisis. Read all about it here.
As remote workers struggle with work-life boundaries, is a return to the workplace the answer? This survey isn’t so sure.
For many, the shift to remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic offered increased flexibility and work-life balance. But a new survey reveals that 47 percent of remote workers in the US are concerned about the blurred boundaries between their jobs and personal lives. It also reports that during the pandemic—when most office workers were remote—their hours worked and burnout increased. At the same time, however, they reported their engagement/morale, mental health, and the number of vacation and sick days they used all decreased. So take a deep dive into the data here.
Video Inspiration - we love them, and think you will too.
The RIGHT Way to Do Work-Life Balance with Simon Sinek
“If you are struggling to find work life balance, then no amount of yoga will fix that….”
We need to start trusting people to set their own boundaries when it comes to work and personal life states Simon Sinek in this insightful answer to the question of work-life balance. The two shouldn’t be in opposition, but rather work in tandem for the individual, not against. Check out what he has to say, you won’t regret it.
Work for us
*NOW HIRING* - Product Designer (London/Hybrid)
We’re building a really design led company where UX design and user research is at the core of evolving our product ideas. We strongly believe in customer centric and iterative design, and we’re doing it from the ground up. Interested in finding out more? Then visit the Impactful jobs page today.
The best of the rest
1. British charity hunts for team to run Antarctica post office (BBC)
2. In conversation: The CFO’s role in talent development (McKinsey)
3. NFT impact investing: a new approach to international development (Invest Monitor)
Impactful helps people to build financial resources and collaborate to tackle world problems and achieve their life goals. We do this with a software solution that helps your employees to find purpose and collaborate, by donating money, skills, and time to causes they love. We help businesses build a purpose driven culture; increasing social impact, employee engagement and productivity. And we’d love to chat!