Reflecting concerns about rising COVID-19 numbers, the rules for social gatherings have tightened once again with the Government’s new ‘rule of 6’, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest announcement. As more businesses bring workers back on site and with […]
With news headlines shouting about economic uncertainty, recession, job losses and the like, it’s clear that the UK needs to brace itself for challenging times ahead. Businesses will need all hands on deck, working harder and smarter than ever before […]
Watching a good TED talk can leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. And in the current unpredictable work environment, with talk of recession and job losses, uplifting is what everyone needs! We’ve picked five TED talks that got us thinking […]
There has been a saturation of communications about COVID-19 since it was first on the radar. From news reports to Government guidelines and advice, HR comms are competing for attention in an already very noisy world. But it’s critical that […]
The IMF’s latest forecasts are that the UK economy could shrink by 10.2% due to the pandemic. The crisis shut down sectors of the economy, from hospitality to retail, which make up a substantial proportion of education leavers – especially […]
Motivation is the force behind the energy, enthusiasm and level of commitment your employees bring to work. It’s what gets them up in the morning, ready to tackle the day’s tasks. With many employers having to quickly adopt work-from-home policies […]
The need for organisations to pay attention to the mental health of their employees has never been greater. Levels of work-related stress and anxiety are already high – and the CIPD is now warning that unless employers take action, the […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a difficult time for all of us. HR teams across all industries are facing enormous challenges as they look to find the best way to support their businesses and their employees through this uncertain time. […]
In today’s multi-generational workforces, reverse mentoring (where a less experienced/junior employee mentors a more senior colleague) is becoming increasingly popular. It’s often talked about in the context of the younger, supposedly more ‘tech savvy’ employee helping managers get to grips […]
You only have to look at the pages of the press to see our workplaces are more fractious and unsettled than ever before. In the last few months alone, we’ve seen examples in the health sector of bitter feuds getting […]
