International Men’s Day: supporting men’s mental health in the workplace
International Men’s Day will be marked this year on November 19th which is a celebration of the positive value men bring to their communities, families and the world. During the run-up to this day, the topic of men’s mental health and wellbeing is heavily discussed. In England, around one in eight men has a common […]
World Menopause Day: Managing menopause in the workplace
To coincide with World Menopause Day (18th October), we wanted to share our expert knowledge on managing the effects of menopause at work and why it is important for both employers and their staff to do so. For people experiencing symptoms, it can be a difficult and stressful time. Everyone will experience menopause differently and […]
Embracing the Autumn reset
The summer holidays are but a distant memory, the kids are back at school and with the month of September closing comes a new season – and a new mindset. The concept of a Autumn term reset is nothing new – but it’s something that HR leaders can offer support and guidance on. After the disruptions of the past 18 months, […]
Supporting workers wellbeing as we return to work post-pandemic
Whilst managing a return to the workplace in a post-pandemic world will be a complex process for employers, employee wellbeing and happiness is arguably the most crucial factor that needs to be nailed. The impact of employers neglecting their duty of care in respect of employee wellbeing have always been significant but in the current challenging […]
Virtual onboarding: a guide on how to welcome new team members remotely
Onboarding new hires in a global pandemic brings unique challenges. Roles are virtually based, or working under the new hybrid style, often having no physical office to welcome and connect new employees, so how should the onboarding process adjust to match the circumstances? We look at how HR departments and businesses leaders can successfully onboard […]
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, […]
