Nov 13, 2024

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Meet Our New Office Cactus: A Prickly Symbol of Growth

Sometimes, the smallest additions make the biggest impact.

Prickly by Nature, Harmonious by Design

At Talent Hacks, we’re all about creating harmony at work, so naturally, we decided to bring in a little extra inspiration. So, here’s to Spike, our new office cactus!

Why a cactus?

I was hoping you would ask that! Because, Spike is: 

  • A resilient spirit, enduring tough environments, reminding us to push forward when things get tough. 

  • Efficient with its water and maximizes its resources, much like we try to do every day.

  • Protective of its boundaries, you know, symbolizing healthy workplace relationships.

  • Rooted, yet independent, just like us. It stays grounded but stands strong solo.

  • Uniquely charming, it brings a little ‘edge’ to our space, totally in line with our approach.

  • Compact but beautiful, much like our lazer-focused training sessions.

  • A minimalist, flourishing by utilising the basics well, just like our actionable, no-fluff approach to team dynamics.

  • A silent force, not disruptive, but as quietly impactful as our approach to behavioural hacking.

  • A patient grower, reminding us of our steady, but worthwhile, approach to achieving harmony at work.

  • Absorbant, in that it absorbs and conserves energy, which is perfect really, as it aligns with our goal of helping develop balanced professionals.

  • Perfect for any season, remaining as adaptable and flexible as our training that fits all kinds of workplace environments.

  • A ‘long-timer’, mirroring our sidekick approach and the lasting impact we aim to have on companies and their teams.

  • A low-pressure companion, with its un-demanding presence, a fitting reminder to keep ourselves chill and down to earth.

But, mainly, we bought Spike because we have a tendency to overwater plants around here! 😊

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Deano Symeonides

I’m CHRO, L&D creator, and Chief Human Whisperer (CHW) at Talent Hacks. I enjoy helping business professionals find themselves through deep insight and tons of practical hacks. I’m a business psychologist who is passionate about the power of edutainment and I enjoy blending serious content with humour. At least I have a laugh.

Deano Symeonides

I’m CHRO, L&D creator, and Chief Human Whisperer (CHW) at Talent Hacks. I enjoy helping business professionals find themselves through deep insight and tons of practical hacks. I’m a business psychologist who is passionate about the power of edutainment and I enjoy blending serious content with humour. At least I have a laugh.

Deano Symeonides

I’m CHRO, L&D creator, and Chief Human Whisperer (CHW) at Talent Hacks. I enjoy helping business professionals find themselves through deep insight and tons of practical hacks. I’m a business psychologist who is passionate about the power of edutainment and I enjoy blending serious content with humour. At least I have a laugh.

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