5 cost-effective ways to increase employee engagement
Increasing employee engagement isn’t just a checkbox exercise for HR; it’s a long-term strategy that is crucial to business growth. more»
Work and Wellbeing
With staff representing the most important investment most companies – large or small – make, the health and wellbeing of these employees is paramount. Taking a proactive approach to health and wellbeing not only enables a small business to get the best out of its employees, but also helps with key issues such as recruitment, retention and absenteeism. Our Work and Wellbeing hub brings together expert advice with shared experiences from small business owners who have put their employees front and centre.
5 ways to manage the spread of sickness in your office
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»
Four reasons you should clean up your desk
As the saying goes; a tidy desk is a tidy mind. more»
How your business can help close the gender pay gap
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»
Lightweight essentials for the business traveller in 2020
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»
5 ways to stop stress eating in the office
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»
3 reasons why flexible working beats the four-day workweek
For many of us, the four-day working week is little more than a very distant dream. Needless to say, an extra day of leisure is a pleasing concept but the question is: would we still be able to get our work done with one less day in the office? Or would less time mean a frantic scramble and big headaches? more»
Office etiquette tips when making hot drinks for colleagues
When it comes to office politics, there’s one thing that takes precedence above everything else: the hot drinks round. Some people see the brew round as a perfect opportunity to make colleagues a tea or coffee safe in the knowledge that, in an hour’s time, they’ll return the favour. more»
How to work with someone you dislike
Sports teams and business teams are a bit like families – you can’t choose who your family are, and you can’t guarantee you’re going to get on easily with them, just as you don’t choose your teammates at work or in sport either. The director or managers recruit them in the workplace based on specific professional skills and attributes. more»
How to end workplace stress for good
A working life that's totally free from stress is near impossible. So many people were unsurprised when statistics broke earlier this year saying that 90% of UK employees feel high levels of anxiety in the office more»
