Welcome to 2023.  In this newsletter we look at some of the predictions for the business world. Read on to find out about creating effective habits to achieve your goals, 2023 business trend predictions and the role of trust in the workplace.

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Let’s talk about trust – by guest author Brenda James

The blog piece below has been republished with kind permission of author Brenda James. Brenda is a Leadership and Career Development Specialist with 20 years’ experience in recruitment, coaching and HR.

With all of us facing a tidal wave of change right now and the requirement to be more agile than ever, trust is high on the list of competencies needed in our leaders. It is the one thing that changes everything. Trust is like a rising tide; it lifts every boat. It makes every other thing we are trying to do better.

It doesn’t matter how capable or talented your people are, they may never reach their full potential if trust isn’t present. But with trust, teams can accomplish everything they set out to do… and more.

Traditionally, the start of the year is a time when people do some planning, set goals or resolve to make some changes that will impact themselves and their business.

But are you focusing on the right things? These articles claim you should be developing habits, as habits are more powerful than resolutions.

What trends are the business and leadership writers predicting for 2023?
 
Warnings are it will be another challenging year for business.

4 leadership trends to watch in 2023
 
The cofounder of the NeuroLeadership Institute says much of 2023 may lead us to really focus on how we can take care of employees better.

5 employment trends that will shape the workplace in 2023
 
Employers and employees alike are juggling what their new normal looks like.

9 Future of Work Trends For 2023
 
How you respond to them could determine whether you’re an employer of choice.

The Top Workplace Trends For 2023
 
So, what are the most impactful workplace trends for 2023? Let’s examine the top five.

7 Trends in the World of Work in 2023
 
From talent scarcity to the Metaverse, leaders must tackle many labour challenges in the coming year.

Looking for ways to reduce business costs in 2023?  

This article from NZ Entrepreneur offers some tips to reducing your small business costs.

Don’t forget to enjoy our long summer evenings with the free events around town. Pack a picnic basket and chill out at one of the Gardens Magic Events held at the Botanic Gardens!