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Recent Articles

September 14, 2022

Corporate creativity

To some people, creativity and the corporate world may seem mutually exclusive. Many believe that a corporate environment is gray and serious, whilst a creative environment is colorful and fun. Yet, creativity and innovation are important across all industries. Read on to explore the reasons why creativity is such a valuable asset in business, and discover how you can learn to add some more ingenuity into your professional life.

August 17, 2022

Are you emotionally intelligent?

Intelligence has many components, some of which are related to your ability to figure and others to your ability to feel.‍IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tests measure your ability to problem solve, use logic, and understand complicated ideas. ‍EQ (Emotional Quotient) tests measure your ability to identify emotion in yourself and others and how you use that to determine how to react in different situations.‍Both kinds of intelligence can influence your career progression, relationships, and overall happiness. ‍We have collated descriptions of each of those elements, along with prompts and questions to help you determine just how emotionally intelligent you actually are - enjoy!

July 22, 2022

10 books The Roll recommends

Here at The Roll, we all love a good self-help or career development book. For that reason we decided to survey a range of colleagues to find out what their favorite page turners are. From our CEO, to software developers, to the coaches themselves, the range of roles represents the range of answers we also received. So next time you are wondering what to read, look no further! Enjoy!

July 13, 2022

What motivational speakers don’t tell you

Nowadays, it seems like nearly everyone on social media is a motivational speaker. When faced with motivational jargon, there is only one simple question you need to ask yourself: Is it true? Read on to find out.

June 22, 2022

Finding joy at work

Joy and Work - two words we do not often see in the same sentence! However, here are some evidence-backed ways to support a happiness revolution in your organization.

June 8, 2022

Managing stress at work

Back to back meetings, understaffing, overworking and impossible deadlines. Sometimes it can feel like you are trapped on a corporate hamster wheel of stress. So what exactly is stress, what and why does it happen, what are the signs, and what can we all do to help? Read on to find out.

May 25, 2022

Busting the myths of corporate culture

Corporate culture is vital to the success of a business and affects every stakeholder. However, certain myths surrounding the creation, maintenance and improvement of culture can prevent them from achieving this. Let's debunk 10 of the top company culture myths and learn the truth!

May 11, 2022

Mind the gap - Exploring generational differences in the workplace

Am I a GenZ or a millennial? What exactly is a "baby boomer"? In workplaces today, such generational buzzwords are frequently heard. But what do they really mean, and what impact does the coexistence of these different generations in the same workplace mean for us all? Read on to find out.

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