A winning combination of fast internet speeds, highly rated schools and plentiful green spaces have helped Harrogate secure the top spot in a new ranking of the UK’s best place to work from home. https://www.theweek.co.uk/108445/the-best-places-to-work-from-home-uk ...
LIFT UP YOUR LEADER
There's no doubt this year has been a huge challenge for all of us, with some affected far more than others. Within a work environment many HR Personnel and Team Leaders have had to adjust to new team circumstances, from managing remote working teams, to health and safety adjustments and…...
‘I altered my personality to fit in at work’
The lack of ethnic diversity at the top of UK companies is coming under increasing focus, with calls for change from big business groups and investors. Surveys continue to show that black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME) people are under-represented in senior positions. But some succeed, and then turn their…...
Coronavirus: The women who started businesses in lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has hit businesses hard, leading to sweeping numbers of redundancies and millions of workers being furloughed. Despite the downturn, some people have decided to take the brave step of starting a business. We spoke to four women about why they did it and how their ideas are…...
You Need a Solid Daily Routine. Your Long-Term Success Depends on it
With an established routine, you’ll automatically get things done, without having to remind yourself to get things done. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/your-long-term-success-depends-on-a-solid-daily-routine?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB...
Introducing: Keep Britain Working
We’re proud to support #KeepBritainWorking. The campaign, which is being backed by business leaders across the UK, was set up to help us navigate the ever-changing world of work. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, and beyond....
Is it okay to tell a dirty joke at work?
On her first day in a new job in the City, Kate (not her real name) didn't know what to expect. Now a successful executive, she remembers being ready to roll with the punches, anything in order to get ahead. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51753191...
Coronavirus: Do you still get paid if you have to self-isolate?
The British government is advising thousands of people to self-isolate to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but what are your rights when it comes to work? https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-your-legal-rights-when-it-comes-to-covid-19-11943903 ...
Filling jobs that don’t yet exist: how to future-proof your small business
The workplace of the future will be heavily automated, but this will only increase the need for human skills such as creativity, empathy and innovation https://www.theguardian.com/business-rewired/2020/jan/14/filling-jobs-that-dont-yet-exist-how-to-future-proof-your-small-business...
Political beliefs in the workplace: what does the law say?
As the debate over Brexit reaches a crescendo and leavers and remainers disagree on what should happen next, Richard Fox examines the extent to which employers can allow political debate in the workplace. https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/political-beliefs-in-the-workplace-what-does-the-law-say/...
