We’ve already come a long way from the non-stop Zoom calls and shirt-and-pyjama bottom outfits that defined the pandemic era. However, one of the best outcomes of this peculiar time has been the change in workplace culture and our shifting attitude to flexible working patterns. We’ve learned that employees are just as capable of working […]
It’s been 2 years since the way we work (and the way we think about work) changed forever. Business has changed for good, it’s a fact. We’re all experiencing lots of deadlines at an ever-increasing pace, while no longer working alongside or communicating with our teams in the ways we did previously. Organisations and their […]
Remote-first companies offer a new way of life and are pivotal to creating the new normal when it comes to the workforce. 87% of businesses have adapted to hybrid working and job adverts for remote work increased by 307% between 2020 and 2021. We live our entire lives online - socialising, shopping and even […]
There’s barely a business sector that isn’t suffering from a shortage of skilled people. Attracting and retaining staff has become a major boardroom issue. Many employers have seen a high turnover in staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. The UK along with countries overseas have witnessed the Great Resignation, with people in a post-pandemic environment choosing […]
Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the idea that there is no one “right” way of thinking, and positively promotes the differences in the way people learn, behave and interact with the world. Well-known neurodiverse conditions include autism, ADHD and dyslexia, but there are many more that employers should be aware of. There are […]
Many of us spend a significant amount of time at work. For some people, it’s where they can work on their personal growth and development, which then leads to a self-esteem boost. However, not everyone has the same positive experience. People with disabilities can sometimes find that the traditional rigid work environment is incompatible with […]
And it is the tech giants - the pioneers of ‘playpen’ office environments and creative interiors – that are struggling to keep pace. New research by NearForm has found that a staggering 81% of tech professionals working for enterprise companies (500+ employees) think their employers will have a problem finding and retaining talent, compared to […]
According to new research, businesses looking to survive the “Great Resignation” should consider offering remote and flexible working options, though remain aware that this alone isn’t necessarily enough to retain top talent. HR software provider CIPHR recently surveyed over 220 UK employers to discover how the increasingly competitive talent market has impacted their recruitment drives […]
At a time when inflationary pressures mean real wages are falling, and staff shortages are rife in many industries, many employers simply can’t afford to increase salaries. So, what else can they do to recruit and retain staff? Some industry sectors are struggling more than others to find the right people to fill posts, particularly […]
As more companies across the UK sign up for a four-day working week trial, excitement for the pilot scheme has reached employees and workplaces across the country. The trials in Iceland and Scotland have performed well, particularly as workers have reported a dramatic increase in their personal wellbeing. Businesses who have introduced the scheme have […]
No matter which industry you lead, the impacts of the pandemic were widespread, touching every business type and catalysing change. COVID changed business, perhaps forever. From the telehealth industry that was a 38x increase in service demand to eCommerce, where global reviews doubled online the year after COVID began, everything has been impacted. As leaders, […]
With global shifts exacerbated by major challenges such as the pandemic and the climate crisis, 2021 has seen organisations across all sectors wrestling with rapid transformation, and 2022 will undoubtedly be much the same. These 3 major business trend predictions provide a sneak preview of what is set to come post-December. 1) Sustainable operations As […]
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