Why is solitary confinement considered among the worst punishments for people? Because our social fabric significantly contributes to mental health; taking it away jeopardises our individual and collective stability. Yet, that’s essentially where we’ve ended up. The mandates...
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When was the last time you heard any one of the following: “Wash your hands,” “Maintain social distancing,” or “Limit travel and interactions”? Most likely, you’ve encountered that advice at least once already today. Public health...
Here, at NLI, we talk a lot about defying conventional wisdom, and instead heeding what research tells us. Core to that choice is embracing the importance of challenging the norm. To that end, here’s what...
Welcome to “Research Diary,” a regular peek inside NLI’s latest industry research project. Since March 2020, our Industry Research team has been interviewing HR professionals about the way they’ve experienced change and transformation efforts in...
Faced with a once-in-a-lifetime crisis, our attention is challenged like never before. For many of us, the emotional rollercoaster we are on is deeply impacting our rational state of mind, regularly creating a panicked, reactionary...
With unprecedented levels of uncertainty causing daily strains on our mental health, now is a time for leaders to embrace their role in supporting team members and driving engagement. That’s especially true when it comes...
As children, many of us were counselled to treat “work before play” as a sacred mantra. While the advice was well intentioned, neuroscience makes a compelling case for rethinking the order of operations. “Happiness,” advises...