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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.

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We recently held an event called Get into Tech as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort, inviting students aged 16 and 17 to participate in an intensive day of learning and exploration in the field of information technology.

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.

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.

It has been a year since I joined the Salesforce Ecosystem, and despite the eventful past year, I recently had the opportunity to attend one of the big Salesforce events, Salesforce World Tour 2023, for the first time. The day was filled with action and had a lot going on simultaneously, making it a highly recommended experience for anyone involved with or interested in learning more about Salesforce.

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.

How does your team get into the Christmas spirit? With it being the season of giving back, what better way than spending a day helping a local charity! So, when an invitation from MuleSoft came in we didn’t hesitate—helping an urban farm for a day? We are in!