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As a project manager, I’ve had the privilege of guiding all sorts of teams and initiatives, from complex digital transformations to small but mighty upgrades that make a real difference. But few things have brought me as much career satisfaction as working on IT projects that support the police here in the United Kingdom.

These projects stand out because they’re about more than just delivery timelines, sprint goals, or stakeholder reports. They’re about contributing to something bigger - supporting the people who keep our communities safe, and helping them do their jobs more effectively through better technology.

Newton said that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, and whilst the rise of hybrid working has undoubtedly had a positive impact on mental health (hello increased work-life balance, more autonomy and decreased commute-related stress and cost!) the pendulum swings both ways. Hybrid workers are equally challenged by isolation, silos and blurred boundaries.

One morning, while practising my morning mindfulness using Headspace, my wandering mind started to think about conversations I had recently. The meditation was called Feel 1% Better. This struck a chord with me because people often struggle to achieve success of 100% or view anything less as a failure.

In today's fast-paced world, we often hear about the importance of mental health. Yet, how often do we consider the profound connection between our mental and physical well-being? On last week's World Mental Health Day, as we reflected on mental health and its importance, I wanted to shed light on the often-overlooked relationship between mental and physical health, and why taking care of both is essential for leading a fulfilling life.

My journey in information technology

I graduated from university the year that Google launched Google Earth. And four years before that, my high school librarian told us about these new things called ‘search engines’ and how she thought they would change the world. Being from California, I was in the heart of the modern technological renaissance – but even then a career in ‘IT’ was never something that crossed my mind.

Ah, the age-old debate of working from home versus working in the office. It's like choosing between sweatpants and business casual, between Zoom meetings and water cooler banter. Now that the dust has settled on the post-COVID working landscape, let's take a lighthearted look at the differences between these two worlds. Yes, it’s another ‘post covid reflection’. You’ve heard loads, I know.

Have you ever come across Supermums? Get ready for an incredible journey as I reveal the life-changing impact of Supermums. From moments of doubt to a thriving career come along as I embrace the unknown and explore endless possibilities.

This World Mental Health day, we're talking about the effect of the winter period. The winter months can take their toll for many reasons - shorter days, lack of vitamin D, more time spent indoors, and, need we mention, the increased bills.

Remember the famous scene with Tom Cruise hanging onto the cliff's side by only his fingertips? The bravest members of the team Infomentum were up to this challenge. No, we didn't fly to Norway; instead, we went to the City Bouldering as a part of our Wellness Program!

I've recently had the opportunity to reflect upon our annual staff appraisal process, specifically around the quality of feedback. One frequent observation is that reviews and comments often lack details, making appraisals challenging. It is especially true for managers who don't work closely with the appraisee and rely entirely on their colleagues' feedback to assess their progress. To address this issue, my colleague and I were asked to revisit the process and suggest what could be improved.