The pros and cons of living in the UK versus NZ
Grant Campbell-Carran, Managing Partner, Mandate Creative Grant Campbell-Carran, Managing Partner, Mandate Creative

The pros and cons of living in the UK versus NZ

I came to the UK nearly thirty years ago from my native New Zealand. Initially I planned to stay for a six-month overseas experience - and I’m still here today. Why, a lot of people ask, have I stayed so long, leaving such a beautiful country behind? And NZ is a truly beautiful country, but then again so is the UK. Both countries have their pros and cons…

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How to keep team morale on a high in the ‘new normal’
Clodagh Coward, Client Director, Mandate Creative Clodagh Coward, Client Director, Mandate Creative

How to keep team morale on a high in the ‘new normal’

One of the biggest challenges businesses are currently facing, including the PR sector, is uncertainty. The pandemic situation is developing rapidly with changes to legislation, rules and protocols being introduced every week. Confusion is rife and this is unsettling. Business leaders need to navigate these changeable times with caution and consider how to effectively motivate their teams remotely as they adapt to the ‘new normal’.

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