Do our first jobs shape our professional lives long-term?
Do our first jobs shape our professional lives long-term? When you are at school, many decisions are made for you. You are told where to sit, what to wear and when to take a break. But as school leavers enter the adult world and, as exciting as that is, it also brings a new challenge that’s […]
How to attract and keep staff in a post-pandemic working world
Since March 2020, the majority of sectors in the UK have been under pressure because of the pandemic. From store closures, travel restrictions and increased demand to coping with staff illness, different industries have all faced a plethora of issues. However, some sectors have struggled more than others and are facing an uphill battle as […]
Making the menopause less of a workplace taboo
There was a time when nobody wanted to talk about mental illness. Even though 70 million working days are lost to mental health conditions every year in the UK, until recently it remained a taboo subject, with around 60 per cent of employees saying they had never spoken about it at work. Times have, thankfully, […]
The five challenges facing HR departments working in the ‘new normal’
HR leaders faced a plethora of challenges during 2020 and it’s fair to say that 2021 has not been plain sailing either so far. While the past 12 months has taught businesses that to a certain extent they must expect the unexpected, there are common themes and issues that many HR departments will face as […]
Supporting furloughed employees as the scheme comes to an end
The Government’s furlough scheme was first introduced in March 2020 and provided thousands of businesses with a lifeline to survive the pandemic. At its peak, almost 12 million UK workers were supported by the scheme and it is estimated, once complete, it will have cost in the region of £100 billion. As we approach the […]
