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Flexible Working or Never Switched Off?

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Athene Donald

A number of years ago I noticed that the secretary to the committee I was chairing was regularly sending me emails late at night. Concerned the organisation was overloading the woman so that she could only catch up by working … Continue reading →

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Resolving the Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Athene Donald

A year ago I publicly made some New Year’s Resolutions, and it is interesting to look back and see what my good intentions were and to what extent I’ve managed to stick with them. Resolution 1 I will ensure I … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day, New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Athene Donald

I’m no fan of New Year’s resolutions; they’re bound to fail.  I probably discovered this at the tender age of about 7 when I set myself to lose my lisp. It took a lot longer than I had expected  – … Continue reading →

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