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The Motivation Blog
News, Articles, and helpful tips about Motivation and Engagement.


Why Motivational Maps is the best coaching tool to pair with Insights
Leadership coaching can sometimes feel like watching them try to sail a ship through a hurricane while half their crew is arguing about the route, and the other half is seasick. Your clients start their journey as ambitious, big-hearted leaders with a vision. Yet, they often reach a point where the joy of the voyage is replaced by the constant, exhausting reality of bailing water out of the boat. We see this every day at Aspirin Business Solutions. We call these the "preventa
May 1311 min read


6 Hidden Costs Every HR Professional Must Track in 2026
Every HR professional knows the basics: salary, benefits, National Insurance contributions, recruitment fees. These appear on your budget spreadsheets, get scrutinised by finance teams, and shape every hiring decision you make. But the costs that are really bleeding your organisation dry don't show up on any line item. They're the productivity you're paying for but not getting. The training investment that walks out the door three months later, the employee who's at their des
Jan 1611 min read


3 Motivation Trends That Predict Employee Turnover Before Performance Drops
When Alex’s motivation score dropped by 14 points in a year, no one noticed. They were still hitting targets. On paper, all looked well....
Sep 30, 20255 min read


10 Employee Engagement Games and Activities to Keep Teams Motivated
Employee engagement is the cornerstone of any successful organisation, directly influencing productivity, retention, and overall...
Mar 28, 20259 min read


The Validity and Reliability of Motivational Maps
Discover the science behind Motivational Maps – a validated tool for understanding workplace motivation and performance improvement....
Jan 29, 202510 min read
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