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Fostering a respectful workplace: Strategies to eliminate bullying and harassment

As a leader or manager within an organisation, can you honestly, hand on heart say your workplace is a safe place to work free…

November 1, 2023

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Men’s mental heath in the workplace

Our clients ask us all the time about what we can do to support Men in the workplace. It’s not just about paying lip-service…

October 30, 2023

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Does physical appearance at work matter?

Makeup has been used for centuries as a way to enhance beauty and self-expression and the majority of us women choose to wear make-up…

October 23, 2023

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Baby Loss Awareness Week

Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 to 15 October. It’s a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in…

September 28, 2023

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Are you a good leader?

So you’re our client, you are interested in managing people effectively – but this month we are asking – Are you a good leader? …

September 27, 2023

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Probation periods – who benefits?

Probation periods – do they benefit the employer or employee? More recently, probation periods have become common practice in employment and written within the…

September 26, 2023

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Understanding the difference between gender and sex in the modern workplace

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concepts of gender and sex have become increasingly prominent in discussions about diversity and inclusion within the workplace. …

September 25, 2023

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Creating a supportive and flexible workplace for women during the menopause

Understand the menopause For years, women have battled through the menopause, a natural phase that can bring about physical, emotional, and psychological changes that…

September 23, 2023

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The benefits of pensions for both employers and employees

Every September, Pension Awareness Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of pensions and improve the financial wellbeing of people across the UK…

September 15, 2023

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Supporting employees with Alzheimers in the workplace

World Alzheimer’s Month is an annual international campaign aimed at raising awareness and challenging the stigma that surrounds dementia and it aims to educate…

August 29, 2023

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How to make employees feel a sense of belonging to your company

Employers have a significant role to play in creating a sense of belonging among employees within an organisation as feeling like a part of…

August 29, 2023

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Greater protection against sexual harassment

In the wake of many McDonald’s employees claiming to have been sexually harassed at work there is no surprise that a law will be…

August 2, 2023

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The Flexible Working Bill that could become law in 2024

Employees across the UK will be given even more flexibility over where and when they work, as the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives…

August 1, 2023

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The Impact of inappropriate conduct affecting the workplace

With fresh allegations emerging from the BBC with regards to inappropriate behaviour, our latest article looks at the impact of inappropriate conduct inside and…

July 18, 2023

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The history of HR in the UK

Throughout history, the management of employees has always been of paramount importance to business operations. However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that…

June 25, 2023

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Men’s Health Week 2023

Men’s Health Week 2023 is a dedicated week from 12th-18th June that shines a spotlight on the unique health concerns impacting men. This year’s theme is…

June 13, 2023

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Encouraging fitness and positive steps to a healthy workplace

May is National Walking Month which is an annual celebration of walking to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Walking is said to be an…

May 4, 2023

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Learning at Work – advantages of training your people managers

Every year, the Campaign for Learning Organisation promotes lifelong learning at work and this years’ theme is ‘Create the Future’. The week of activities…

May 3, 2023

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Raising the profile on mental health – It’s good to talk

We routinely speak about physical health in the workplace. Encouraging open dialogue with employees about their emotions and mental health is equally as important,…

May 1, 2023