In recognition of National Inclusion Week (26th September – 2nd October), we asked Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Joanne Lockwood, who also promotes transgender awareness to organisations, about what the right and wrong questions are to ask a transgender person and why we feel we can ask almost anything. This includes intrusive questions we often ask […]

Passive-aggressive behaviour could be described as the ‘perfect office crime’ because these toxic acts are partially hidden and it can be difficult to prove someone is being passive-aggressive, even though their behaviour can be insidious and destructive. It is important to address because not only does passive aggression affect the direct victims but also often […]

New research shows that there is a key correlation between manager confidence and organisational performance, so this is an important area to address. The study reveals the seven dimensions of performance enablement and formula for success. Research released in August reveals that HR leaders are less confident in managers’ ability to hold effective conversations around […]

With almost 7 million views on TikTok and counting, the ‘Quiet Quitting’ trend has taken social media by storm in recent weeks. Young employees, still dealing with the ongoing effects of the pandemic, are focusing on prioritising their work/life balance over impressing their employers. Quiet Quitting doesn’t refer to an employee leaving a role, but […]

High company turnover makes a big impact on businesses. New research into the hidden costs of onboarding talent has revealed that company culture has suffered in 63% of UK businesses as a result of high employee turnover. In a survey of 500 UK-based business leaders, emerging talent and reskill provider Wiley Edge found that 23% […]

Financial pressure is now the leading cause of stress amongst UK professionals, reveals new report from Champion Health. A study of 2,600 UK employees has revealed that financial pressure is the leading cause of stress, with 34% citing it in a survey. Data gathered in the last eight months shows that financial woes have now […]

Over half of office workers say regular socials are crucial for strong peer relationships, survey reveals. More than half (54%) of the UK office workers say that work socials are crucial for building strong work relationships with colleagues, a new survey reveals. Just Eat for Business asked the nation’s employees about how often they have […]

It’s great news for Britain as a whole and for disabled Brits even more so as number in work has risen by 53% in the last eight years. Ricky Towler, founder of Middletons mobility solutions, discusses their latest research into accessibility concerns facing disabled workers in the UK and how businesses can best to support […]

As we continue facing skills shortages, Rrebound recruitment is a valuable source of experienced staff but two thirds of businesses are failing to capitalise on returning ex-employees. The numbers show a worrying reality: 78% of businesses experiencing problems replacing departing employees 26% of businesses regularly have a period of one month or more between an […]

Remarking on the UK’s summer heatwave of record-breaking temperatures, Kate Field, Global Head of Health, Safety, and Well-being at BSI commented on the considerations required by employers for those working during the heatwave: “Once again, parts of the UK are expected to reach record breaking temperatures. It is clear that instances of extreme weather, including […]

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The Cuddle Club is pleased to offer PA Life Club members 5% discount off their two to four hour Dog Therapy Office Visits. To take advantage of of our partner offers such as this as well as of our extensive programme of Club Meet Ups, FAM trips, competitions and discounted educational courses please join us. […]

It can sound overwhelming straight off the bat, but risk affects every traveller. Employers and employees need to be proactive, plan for an expanded range of risk scenarios and be agile enough to react almost immediately. When managed in-house, it can be an exhausting exercise for organisations that don’t have the right support around them. […]

Rising inflation and the UK’s cost-of-living crisis have put a lot of pressure on employers to increase wages and starting salaries this year, but a new survey suggests that there’s something that employees value most – and that’s work-life balance over pay. HR and payroll software provider CIPHR polled over 1,000 UK workers to find […]

A four-day working week pilot if set to launch on 1 June. But is it going to bring the benefits we hope for?  It’s the date on which an estimated 3,000 employees from 60 businesses will begin a six-month trial of a four-day working week and change the work of work for most of us. […]

There are big differences across the UK in the way workers feel about their jobs. So which city fares worst for work satisfaction? A nationwide research has revealed people from Nottingham are most likely to hate their job, with over half (51 percent) claiming they are stuck in a dead-end job they loathe. Folk from […]

An organisation’s purpose is one of the key pillars it’s built on but who is responsible for creating and maintaining this purpose? By Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership Much like the values embedded in a mission statement, a company’s purpose can quickly be forgotten or is often seen as an add-on or a […]

The way we work is always evolving, and it makes sense that where and how we work would also change. Office working isn’t for everyone and there is a lot more to consider than only your morning commute. Enter collaborative technologies and with them, a boom in users per day by the millions. Companies are […]