A recent report by Circle In — Driving the Change: Menopause and the Workplace — found that 83% of respondents said their professional work was negatively affected by menopause. Nearly half of respondents said that had considered retiring or taking a break from work when their menopausal symptoms were most severe. Meanwhile, 60% of respondents […]
We’ve already come a long way from the non-stop Zoom calls and shirt-and-pyjama bottom outfits that defined the pandemic era. However, one of the best outcomes of this peculiar time has been the change in workplace culture and our shifting attitude to flexible working patterns. We’ve learned that employees are just as capable of working […]
The old thinking was “you’re lucky to have a job so just get on with it” “I’m the boss, do what I say” “Don’t question, don’t challenge and don’t offer any ideas” “My way is the only way” and “If you don’t like it, then leave”. Productivity and profit rule. Growth is all. Work is […]
How can a leader keep employees motivated as they aim for a moving target? How can a company maintain its identity as it undergoes significant internal changes? How do you reimagine the way the business works, while preserving the spark that made it successful in the first place? These were questions I have faced over […]
It’s been 2 years since the way we work (and the way we think about work) changed forever. Business has changed for good, it’s a fact. We’re all experiencing lots of deadlines at an ever-increasing pace, while no longer working alongside or communicating with our teams in the ways we did previously. Organisations and their […]
So, what do you do? Sure you can go online and find a comprehensive review of this treadmill or that rowing machine, but not everyone has room in their homes for gym equipment, and this has made some of us more inventive. So, if you do not have space at home for a mini gym, here […]
When you return to work after a holiday, you’ll likely find that you’re more productive and efficient. You may also find that you have a refreshed perspective and a greater appreciation for your job. In short, taking regular holiday breaks is good for your mind, body, and soul. So go ahead and book that vacation […]
The Annual Leave Allowances survey, from Just Eat for Business, has discovered that 1 in 5 of the UK’s employees is being discouraged from taking time off of work due to staff shortages. The survey found that many employees are having their requests for leave denied. The findings by the Annual Leave Allowances survey follow […]
Workplace stress is an issue that affects people differently and can vary depending on the environment in which they work. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons why employees feel stressed, and how you might address them. 1. Working Too Many Hours Perhaps the most common reason why employees feel stressed is that […]
Employee engagement activities are often undertaken to demonstrate how important employees are to an organisation, but it can be difficult to demonstrate the return on investment with the time and attention this often takes away from the actual work itself, which can lead to questions about the true value this adds to business performance. What […]
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