The Juice- Issue 9
Welcome to The Juice- the newsletter that keeps you posted and refreshed.
Every quarter we aim to bring interesting and fun articles to you. If you have any suggestions or would like to see an article/interview featured, please let us know by emailing emily.bennett@mendas.com
These are the topics that caught our attention this quarter...
Psychometrics without the Psycho-babble
For some, the terms ‘psychometric test’ or ‘personality assessment’ send a shiver down the spine, conjuring up ideas of mind-reading and scary assessments carried out by faceless psychologists. So at Mendas we want to provide some clarity about the use of psychometrics, explain from our experiences what the benefits and limitations of their use are and also to provide some suggestions for alternatives to the typical ‘off the shelf’-type psychometric test.
by Helena Murray, Psychologist, Mendas Ltd.
Top 10 Tips for using Employee Attitude Surveys
Employee attitude surveys are commonplace in today’s organisations and provide useful information to gauge employee attitudes and wellbeing.
These in turn can have a positive effect on motivation and performance. However, how often have you heard employees remark, “Not another one” or query, “What happened to the last one?”
This article summarises the top 10 tips on how employee attitude surveys should be used to optimise the results.
By Megan Jenkins, Principal Psychologists, Mendas Ltd
Work-life Balance – a proactive perspective
In the last issue of The Juice we covered the psychological implications and practical solutions to Home-Working. As part of the same series, Almuth McDowall, Associate Psychologist and Claire Taylor, Senior Psychologist, Mendas Ltd, debate the issue of work-life balance.
Home-working White paper
Thanks to those of you that have asked to receive the white paper on Home working. Feel free to come back with any comments/additions. And if you haven’t done so already, request your copy from your Mendas contact.
Mendas in the Press
Check out Mendas Media Centre for all articles featuring Mendas in the press here.
Justin Spray, Mendas Director, discussed practical tips on running assessment centres with People Management. Dr Simon Draycott, Mendas Director, discussed how teams and groups can work together in the HR Director, latest issue.
And finally, Mendas was really pleased in designing the mental tasks for the 8taskchallenge day. Following the event, check out our website for updates on the tasks that have been designed. Good luck to all of you graduates taking part!
Competition
Congratulations to Rita who won last quarter’s competition. We hope you’ll enjoy your £100 theatre tokens.
The question we asked was “How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb?” and her answer was: “It takes only one providing the light bulb actually WANTS to change”. And now try your luck with this issue competition:
What is the main psychological implication of Home-working?
- a. Social isolation
- b. IT issues
- c. Setting up an office in the home
Winning is easier than you think. Email paola.meloni@mendas.com to enter for a chance to win £100 theatre tokens.
Good luck to you!
