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 ...
Office Workers Irritated by ‘Management Speak’
"Thinking outside the box" and "going forward" are some of the most hated management phrases, a survey has found. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/10030834/Office-workers-irritated-by-management-speak.html...
A New Study Reveals Hiring Effective Female Leaders May Be the Best Thing for Your Company’s Success
A New Study Reveals Hiring Effective Female Leaders May Be the Best Thing for Your Company's Success Female leadership inspires belief in company goals better than male leadership, according to a survey of 60,000 employees. https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/a-new-study-reveals-that-hiring-effective-female-leaders-is-what-will-take-your-company-to-top.html?icid=hmside3...
Employee Feedback and Experience is Set to Grow in Importance
Collecting employee feedback and understanding the employee experience is growing in importance, with over three-quarters (78%) of UK HR professionals questioned in new Questback research expecting it to become even more important to their organisation within the next three years. However, progress is being held back by competing priorities and…...
How to avoid risk when providing employer references
Giving departing employees a reference should be a risk-free procedure. But there are potentially damaging pitfalls to avoid, warns lawyer Rhona Darbyshire. https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/how-to-avoid-risk-when-providing-employer-references/...
What to Do When You Feel Uninspired at Work
It happens to us all, but it’s not the end of the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/smarter-living/what-to-do-when-you-feel-uninspired-at-work.html...
