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Why Your Biggest Business Expense Could Be Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
In boardrooms across the country, leaders like you are grappling with a critical challenge: transforming human capital from a cost centre into a strategic powerhouse. Half of your budget is tied up in salaries, but are you truly seeing a return on that investment?
Read MoreWhy EDI is Crucial to a Thriving Workplace
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are pillars of the modern workplace, with most brands now aware that if they don’t embrace people from all walks of life, they’re going to fall behind. So, why then, are women and ethnic minorities still more likely to be let go of?
Read MoreIs Diversity and Inclusion Dead?
Ok, we admit that’s a clickbait-y title. We don’t think D&I is dead. But it has most certainly taken on a new form. First we saw the shift to DEI – diversity, equality and inclusion. Then, as awareness grew, the ‘E’ evolved in to ‘Equity’.
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce
The modern workplace is undergoing a revolution. No longer dominated by a single generation, our offices and teams now hum with the energy and experience of a multigenerational workforce. From tech-savvy Gen Z to seasoned Baby Boomers, this rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses. But how can we harness the power of this diversity and ensure everyone feels valued and engaged?
Read More6 Soft Skills That Are Vital for Positive Mental Health At Work
Every year in England, a quarter of the population experiences mental health problems. From anxiety to PTSD, these once-taboo issues are becoming a commonplace part of life, including in the workforce. Fortunately, as the number of cases of mental illness rise, so too does our understanding of how to live with them.
Read MoreLevelling the Playing Field: Overcoming Socioeconomic Bias in Hiring
The business landscape is ever-evolving; driven by globalisation, technological advancements, and shifting consumer demands. In order to thrive, businesses must cultivate a workforce that reflects the diversity of the society they serve. While there has been significant progress in addressing diversity and inclusion (D&I) in terms of gender, race, and disability, the impact of socioeconomic background on career opportunities remains a largely overlooked area.
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Candor: Why Psychological Safety Matters
In this economically uncertain landscape, it’s easy for leaders to hone in on growth and financial stability. But this laser focus to protect our businesses can blind us to the potential damage seeping into our culture. Stress and pressure spread like wildfire, engulfing employee after employee until the entire company grinds to a burnt out holt.
Read MoreDealing With Workplace Fatigue: Could It Be a Sign of Something More Serious?
Did you know that almost half of all UK employees feel emotionally drained due to their day-to-day work? Fatigue is the new epidemic sweeping across countries, putting both businesses and the staff who keep them afloat at risk. But this doesn’t have to be a no-win situation. Identifying that workplace fatigue is a problem can push employers to learn how to deal with it, helping their team stay happy, healthy, and productive.
Read MoreHow you can help employees tackle the cost of living crisis
Soaring inflation. Sky-rocketing energy bills. Crippling food prices. Obscene fuel costs. Ridiculous mortgage rates. Rumoured recession. The future is looking financially bleak for many.
Read MorePawternity, Moving House and Life Leave: Navigating the unique world of leave policies – Part 2
In Part 1 of our leave policy blog series, we navigated the sensitive side of leave policies by exploring menopause, menstrual, pregnancy loss and domestic violence leave. Whether you are wondering what all the fuss is about or considering implementing these policies yourself, we’d suggest heading over there and taking a look first.
Read MoreMenopause, Period, Miscarriage: Navigating the sensitive world of leave policies – Part 1
Giving employees MORE paid time off? Leave it out!
Read MoreA Neurodivergent’s Guide to Inclusive Hiring Practices
In 2021, we should all be looking at how to make our businesses more equitable and accessible to everyone. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is the talk of HR and management teams up and down the country, but it is so much more than race, gender, or sexuality.
Read MoreGuest Blog: What is workplace meritocracy? Is it a good or bad thing?
A meritocracy is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as ‘a society governed by people selected according to merit.’ The example sentence given is this:
‘Britain is a meritocracy, and everyone with skill and imagination may aspire to reach the highest level’.
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