After some time working remotely during lockdown, office workers have experienced the benefits of flexible working and have come to expect a more fluid way of managing where they work. Should companies adopt hybrid working; a mix of remote working and working on-site? Or should they aim to go back to pre-pandemic ways of working?…
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Kindness in the workplace in the past has often been seen as unnecessary and even detrimental to getting ahead as we’ve been told that the workplace is cutthroat, and you need to be competitive to progress in your career. However, the tide has been turning as more and more research shows why it pays to
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Recently there has been a surge of discussion around the impact of menopause in the workplace. Two parliamentary inquiries have taken place this year to investigate discrimination and bring about reform. In addition, employers have been urged by the charity Wellbeing of Women to take the ‘Menopause Workplace Pledge’ to increase understanding, support, and training.
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If you aspire to be an effective leader, there’s an emotional element that will help you manage and influence your employees. Read on to learn how to develop emotional intelligence for effective leadership. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (also known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage,
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Having friends at work can be a controversial topic for both employees and employers. Many workers like to keep their work and personal lives separate; a lot of managers frown at the thought of too much chit-chat and think it will decrease productivity. Read on to find out what the research says to support the
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The Equal Pay Act came into force more than 50 years ago but there are still huge inequalities between women’s and men’s pay. Over the course of a lifetime, a woman will earn £400,000 less on average than a man in the UK*. Read on to find out how we can all work to reduce
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There’s been a huge rise in the amount of mental health support employers have given their workers since the pandemic. Half of employees in the UK have reported they’ve received support while 65% have globally. Read on to find out how to support your employees’ mental health. Current State of Affairs Even though UK employers
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Spyware is becoming an increasingly popular tool for organisations to monitor their employees’ work activity on a computer or laptop. Is your employer spying on you? Read on to find out what spyware is and how it’s used. How many companies use spyware? Currently one in five companies use or are intending to use
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The past year has been difficult for graduates to find a job as most companies have put recruitment on hold while seeing how things pan out with the economy. However, business confidence has now picked up greatly and many employers are now recruiting. If you’re having trouble finding a job after university during the Covid
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Are you inviting employees back to the office soon? Do you want to start implementing Covid testing in the workplace? Read our handy guide to discover the practical and legal issues to consider as an employer. There’s no legal requirement but the Government is advising employers across all industries to implement Covid testing in the
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