For those of us who love to natter, gossip and generally be in the presence of others, the new reality of being closed away from our peers and loved ones can seriously lower our mood. more»
Florian Bay shares four things every new leader needs to know. more»
It was probably music to your ears, Monday 6:30 am your employer sends out a mass-email to the team, telling employees work from home, "avoid contamination" amidst the UKs coronavirus crisis. You smile, roll back over in bed and treat yourself to a cheeky extra 30mins of sleep (you don't have to be online till 9 am anyway). more»
Attracting skilled workers is a key focus of any business looking to expand its talent pool and accelerate growth and revenue. However, attracting talent is easier said than done, with organisations needing to tout their benefits in the hopes of gaining a competitive edge in the recruitment market. more»
Increasing employee engagement isn’t just a checkbox exercise for HR; it’s a long-term strategy that is crucial to business growth. more»
The first Monday in February is the day when employees are most likely to call in sick. Otherwise known as National Sickie Day, it hampers productivity and piles on the workload for remaining staff members. more»
As the saying goes; a tidy desk is a tidy mind. more»
Closing the gender pay gap makes perfect business sense. As the competition for talent intensifies purpose, ethics and social responsibility are vital to attracting today’s younger talent, fueling business performance. more»
I have always loved to travel and so am very fortunate that one of the things I have to do a lot of in the running of our sneaker business is travel frequently. Wherever it is I am going, travelling lighter is essential. more»
Occasional stress can be surprisingly beneficial for us. By stimulating our ‘fight or flight’ response, the released epinephrine hormone can help us work more efficiently. However, it's no secret that too much stress is bad for us. According to a YouGov poll, three-quarters of people have been overwhelmed and ‘unable to cope’ as a result of stress. And it’s taking its toll on the UK workforce, which loses 15.4 million working days a year due to this issue. I'm sure many are aware that stress can also lead to over-eating. The primary stress hormone, Cortisol, is linked to increased hunger. In the run-up to National Stress Awareness Day, what can you as employers do to reduce stress-eating? more»
