April 24, 2024 / by Pause Factory / People Management, Performance Management / 0 comments
Have you ever felt the weight of a grudge pulling you down? If you’ve experienced its impact on productivity, you’ll understand that it’s a habit that needs addressing. In this article, we delve into an undercover menace in organizations—the silent, invisible, yet productivity-sabotaging force of workplace grudges. The Stealthy Saboteur: Unlike overt malice, grudges operate […]
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How to Stay Sane When Dealing With Someone With a Low Emotional Quotient (EQ)
May 1, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
It’s challenging to live and work with people who don’t understand their own emotions and those of others. However, If you want to succeed in life, it helps to have a high EQ. It’s your emotional quotient or emotional intelligence and basically, it’s how well you understand your own emotions and those of the people […]
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3 Ways to Implement Emotional Intelligence Practices When Hiring
April 13, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
Emotional intelligence, or EI, is gradually becoming a more regularly used word in recent times. More people are coming to the realisation that Emotional Intelligence is an immensely helpful tool in all aspects of business, it can help leaders and employees alike navigate the people side of the workplace and make for a better overall […]
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How To Escape The Fear Of Failure | Learn What Causes Fear & How It’s WORSE Than Failure Itself!
May 10, 2024 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Personal Development / 0 comments
Introduction: Did you know there’s a fancy name for the fear of failure? It’s called “atychiphobia.” Sounds like something none of us would want, right? But on a serious note, the fear of failure can be debilitating, often worse than the failure itself. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the depths of the fear […]
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Unveiling the Silent Productivity Killer: Grudges in the Workplace
April 24, 2024 / by Pause Factory / People Management, Performance Management / 0 comments
Have you ever felt the weight of a grudge pulling you down? If you’ve experienced its impact on productivity, you’ll understand that it’s a habit that needs addressing. In this article, we delve into an undercover menace in organizations—the silent, invisible, yet productivity-sabotaging force of workplace grudges. The Stealthy Saboteur: Unlike overt malice, grudges operate […]
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Embracing a Globalized Workforce: Navigating the Future of Organizations
April 10, 2024 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
From the African Emotional Intelligence Conference (AEC) in 2023: In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the concept of work as we know it is undergoing a profound transformation. As organizations grapple with the challenges and opportunities brought about by globalization and remote work, leaders must adapt their mindset and strategies to thrive in this new reality. […]
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