14/09/2023
How to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Let’s explore what neurodiversity is, why it’s essential for businesses to embrace it, and how you can create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals. What is Neurodiversity? This term neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, among others. Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences are just as valid as […]
11/08/2023
How Businesses Can Champion Diversity All Year Round
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) isn’t a checkbox to tick once a year when Pride Month comes around. Although, Pride Month is a moment in time for us all to stop and talk about how firms can extend the rainbow to foster a more diverse and inclusive work environment, it should be continued throughout the […]
07/08/2023
Employee Appreciation Day Ideas 2024 – Celebrate Your Team’s Hard Work!
Employee Appreciation Day is a special occasion to honour the hardworking individuals who contribute their time and efforts to make your company thrive. The unofficial holiday, celebrated on the first Friday in March (Which for 2024, is March 1st 2024), provides an great opportunity for employers to promote a positive work environment. While employees don’t […]
28/07/2023
Tips for Businesses Struggling with Skills Shortages
Unfortunately, the British economy has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels and the skills shortages remains a familiar problem for UK employers, particularly within transport and logistics, hospitality and manufacturing and construction industries. Impacting both productivity and profit, data reveals the reasons for this slow recovery are pandemic repercussions and tight post-Brexit immigration law. In […]
27/06/2023
When Do You Know It’s Time for a Career Change?
While career changes have become more common in recent years, taking this leap is still a daunting prospect – especially if you’re entering a new field of work or diverging from your acquired degree. The hesitance that comes with leaving your job can be evidenced in the rise of workplace trends, including ‘quiet-quitting’ and more […]
26/06/2023
Tips for Navigating Conversations About Pay in the Workplace
When it comes to your career, knowing how to ask your supervisor for a raise is an important but challenging task. Breaking the taboo associated with conversations about pay is crucial to progress! Research from a YouGov poll found that a higher proportion of women (60%) have never asked for a pay rise, compared to […]
28/04/2023
How to Identify a Quality Candidate During an Interview
In order to identify a quality candidate, a thorough evaluation of their skills, experience, and personal qualities is required. Here are some key factors to consider and important questions to ask during an interview. Relevant Skills & Experience A quality candidate should have the necessary skills and experience to perform the job duties effectively. Look […]
19/10/2022
How to Spot Employee Burnout
As an employer or business owner, it’s your responsibility to create a healthy and inspiring environment to exist in and work in each day. If you fail to do so, then you risk your workers being unhappy and maybe even experiencing employee burnout. You may have heard this term before but may be unsure exactly […]
19/10/2022
How is Working from Home Improving Employee Retention & Mental Health?
Working from home is becoming more of the norm both in the UK and around the world. The upside is that many employees are benefiting from a boost in their mental health because of it. According to a poll conducted by the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) in 2020, it discovered that more UK-based […]