New graduates embarking on their careers are redefining the workplace, according to a new global report from CEMS – the Global Alliance in Management Education… The report The Future-Forward Workforce reveals what young professionals want from the new world of work and what leading employers are doing in response. It reveals that this generation is […]

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain a culture of presence at work. With constant distractions, multitasking, and the pressure to be always available, employees often find it difficult to fully engage and be present in their work. However, fostering a culture of presence at work can significantly enhance […]

The Make a Difference Awards returned with a vengeance at this year’s The Watercooler Event for two  knowledge-packed days at Excel London. The awards run in association with The Watercooler Event and the Evening Standard, celebrate the employers and employees that are leading the way in workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing. As Jonny Jacobs, Financial […]

Gifting your employees a happier workplace takes a little more than just table football. You’ve carefully curated the ideal workplace environment, adjusted to a flexible hybrid working model, found a space for the office dog and are proudly practicing your fair and inclusive company values. So what is missing to create the perfect office culture? […]

Cultural quotient or cultural intelligence (CQ) is increasingly being seen as of far more value than IQ (intelligence quotient), and of equal importance in business to its counterpart emotional intelligence (EQ), because of its proven exponential positive impact on improved teamwork, performance, cooperation and communication. CQ assesses far beyond simple cultural sensitivity and awareness and […]

Nestlé Coffee Partners has shared research revealing that 7 out of 10 employees feel more productive and have better work ideas after a cup of coffee. More than a third of respondents (39%) came back and cracked a problem, 12% won a contract or new piece of work, and 17% spotted new business ideas. The […]

Some 41% of the workforce feel that their workplace has negatively impacted on their wellbeing during the pandemic. That’s according to global absence expert, Edays, which surveyed employees across the UK to determine the impact of the workplace on employee wellbeing, and changes to employee perceptions over the past two years. At a time when the […]