Workplace

In times of economic uncertainty, many aspects of our lives that previously felt calm and secure can suddenly become sources of stress and concern. One such aspect is our income stream, which can increasingly be at the forefront of our…

Last week, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) agreed to sign the Menopause Workplace Pledge, which aims to correct the lack of awareness and support for women and non-binary people in the workplace who are experiencing menopause. …

In this article we use the words “woman” and “female” to refer to people who experience these conditions, however, we recognise there are people who identify as female who do not experience these conditions and people who do not identify as…

Having an effective internal communication strategy has never been more important, as hybrid structures become a mainstay in many workplaces across the UK, employees are spending their time together in different ways.  Less than one in…

Ever since Daniel Goleman’s book “EQ”, appreciation for the role of emotional intelligence within leadership and the workplace has grown. Emotional Intelligence may be defined as: The ability to recognise emotions and respond…

But what does the future hold further down the line, in 10- or 20- years’ time? We have all been confronted with fearmongering headlines, declaring the uprising of machines in the workplace, sent forth to take over our jobs. Vocal…

Corinne Spencer and Antwoin Wall detail the importance of implementing a risk management strategy in the new world of work.  For many, if not all employers, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of the workplace. Companies such…

While CEOs may achieve great success as individuals, none of them manage it entirely on their own. A strong workplace culture that facilitates a free exchange of idea is key for any organisation to thrive.

The workplace is changing radically with the infiltration of digital technologies, demands of the younger demographic and high expectations of a superior seamless customer experience.

Against a backdrop of Extinction Rebellion protests, climate change awareness has never been stronger. And as many commuters were affected getting to work, opinions seem to be divided. But how many of us agree with XR’s message?

The use of mindfulness techniques in the corporate world could actually do more harm than good to employees, having little more than a ‘band aid’ or ‘quick fix’ effect, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Here Paul Kelly, Head of Employment at Blacks Solicitors LLP, discusses obesity discrimination and what business leaders need to look out for. Although obesity is not in itself a protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010…