The secret to employee retention is freedom, not control, organisational expert says

What if the answer to holding onto your best people was setting them free? 


The secret to employee retention is freedom, not control

Nourishing Recipes features everyday meals — simple techniques, flexible swaps, and comfort foods from real kitchens. We publish clear steps and realistic ingredients, with room for substitutes and budget awareness. We don't publish medical nutrition claims, weight-loss promises, or copied content. If nutrition is mentioned, it should stay general and non-prescriptive. Where relevant, posts should flag common allergens and encourage readers to adapt to their needs. The focus is flavor, routine, and making food feel doable.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Nourishing recipes for everyday cooking — simple meals, flexible swaps, and comfort foods that honor time and budget. Flavor-first, not diet rules. Daily.

Simple, wholesome recipes for everyday nourishment — practical cooking ideas that prioritize flavor and wellbeing.

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Need Some Reading Inspo? Armin Lear Press titles now widely available to UK and European markets

US publisher Armin Lear Press has struck a significant distribution agreement with Gardners, expanding its reach across the UK and European markets 

Armin Lear Press titles now widely available to UK and European markets

Need Some Reading Inspo?

Armin Lear Press titles now widely available to UK and European markets

Daily Routines focuses on structure that supports life — morning/evening rhythms, small resets, planning, and gentle organization. We publish adaptable ideas, short guides, and lived examples, not rigid schedules. We don't publish "perfect day" templates or shame-based productivity content. Posts should acknowledge different realities — work, caregiving, health, energy — and treat routines as personal tools a reader can shape. The goal is less friction, more steadiness, and room to adjust.

Daily routines

Daily routines that make life easier — morning and evening rhythms, small resets, and gentle structure that supports focus without rigidity or guilt. Each day.

Design daily routines that support your wellbeing — practical frameworks for structure without rigidity.

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The five early warning signs of team disengagement

The holidays are now a distant memory, and for many employees, that means slipping back into well-worn routines and an accompanying decline in motivation. 

Audience & Growth focuses on building readership through usefulness, consistency, and community — not tricks. We publish honest perspectives on distribution, feedback, and sustainable growth. We don't publish follower-bait, engagement manipulation, or spam strategies. Posts should respect autonomy: readers aren't "targets," and creators aren't machines. This space favors trust-building work that holds up over time.

Audience & growth

Audience and growth with trust — content planning, community, and distribution habits that scale reach without manipulation, hype cycles, or spammy shortcuts.

Grow your audience authentically — practical strategies for engagement, trust-building, and sustainable creator growth.

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Behind every flourishing restaurant, busy hotel, or beloved neighbourhood café lies more than good food, design, or timing - it's where stories happen.

New book ‘Stand Out Hospitality’ provides a clear, empowering path to thriving in the hospitality industry

Creative Writing covers voice, structure, prompts, revision, and staying consistent without forcing yourself. We publish craft-focused pieces, process notes, and examples that show the "why," not just the "what." We don't publish plagiarism, shortcut schemes, or generic filler designed only to rank. Advice should be framed as experience and options, not a single right way. This space supports steadier practice and clearer storytelling — at a human pace, with room for drafts that aren't perfect.

Creative writing

Creative writing as a craft — voice, structure, prompts, and revision rhythms that help you keep going and finish drafts. Clear, kind, and unhurried. Over time.

Practical tools for writers at every level — grounded advice for developing voice, craft, and creative confidence.

Creative Writing, In Practice | LivePositively

C.O.U.R.A.G.E. - 7 Choices for Living a Life Without Regret

There are moments in life when a person knows exactly what they should do, yet hesitation holds them back. They freeze in the face of challenge, stay silent wh

New Book, 'C.O.U.R.A.G.E.', reveals how to lead an authentic life free from regret 

Special Diets covers the many ways people choose — or need — to eat differently, whether for health reasons, ethical values, cultural traditions, or personal preference. We publish grounded, respectful writing on plant-based eating, allergen-free meals, religious dietary practices, medical nutrition, and the everyday realities of feeding yourself or a family within specific parameters. You'll find practical perspectives that honor the complexity of eating well within constraints, without treating any one way of eating as superior or morally charged. We don't publish weight-loss promises, miracle-cure narratives, fear-based content about ingredients, or advice that replaces medical guidance. When nutrition science or medical diets are referenced, we expect credible sources, clear context about limitations, and a reminder that individual needs vary — and that a qualified professional is the right source for personalized guidance. Content is moderated for originality and reader value — no shame, no dogma, just honest writing that meets people where they are on their own eating journey.

Special Diets

Special diets — grounded perspectives on plant-based, allergen-free, medical, and cultural eating. Practical, respectful, free from dogma or miracle claims.

Thoughtful, experience-led perspectives on special diets — from plant-based and allergen-free eating to medical nutrition and cultural food practices. Grounded, inclusive, and free from diet culture or unverified health claims.

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New book ‘Make Music Your Business’ empowers artists with a practical roadmap to turn passion into a sustainable career

Behind every chart-topping single and packed-out arena lies not only talent and practice, but a carefully crafted strategy, resilience, and a deep understandin

New Book 'Accessible Communications' reveals how to create impact, avoid missteps and build trust

Humans are hardwired to communicate – to share ideas, connect with others, and build understanding. Yet too often, the messages crafted and content created u

Second edition of Marketing Strategy targets effective strategy in the age of AI

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, marketers are embracing a wave of powerful new digital tools, with artificial intelligence leading the charge in co

New book ‘Maneuvering Monday’ blends story and strategy to help leaders navigate workplace challenges and drive transformation

According to CIPD's 2024 Resourcing and Talent Planning report, a staggering 56% of organisations are grappling with rising retention challenges

New book ‘Happiness is a Serious Business’ highlights why happy teams are more successful and how to build them

Something's not working in the world of work. Turnover is high. Burnout is rising. Underperformance is everywhere. Even in well-run organisations, too many peo

Mindset & Motivation looks at drive as something uneven and real — shaped by energy, seasons, and circumstances. We publish experience-led stories, reframes, and goal reflections that stay specific and honest, not performative. We don't publish pressure-driven pep talks, exaggerated claims about mental outcomes, or one-size-fits-all "rules." When research is mentioned, we expect plain language and clear sourcing where possible. This space is for readers who want less motivational noise and more grounded perspective — ideas you can consider, adapt, or simply sit with.

Mindset & motivation

Real talk on motivation and mindset — reframes, goals, and gentle momentum when you're tired of pushing through. Grounded, human, repeatable. In real life.

Build a resilient mindset and stay motivated — practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and taking consistent action.

Mindset & Motivation | LivePositively

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