July 2018 was the hottest on record in the UK. But many climate scientists believe that rather than being a one-off event, record-setting temperatures such as those that we had last year will become the norm. While the extent of the long-term...
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How Can You Improve Communication Within the Workplace
Excellent communication is the lynchpin of modern businesses. Without effective communication between team members, your team won't develop world-beating ideas and could end up making more mistakes. By contrast, open lines of communication not only...
Four Day Work Week
According to a study published by the Trades Union Congress, residents of Britain have to work some of the longest hours in Europe every week. The study also highlights the fact that even after long working hours, British employees are the least...
Presenteeism: Can Employee Dedication Go Too Far?
The term “presenteeism” was originally used to describe employees who come to work whilst they are physically or mentally unwell, rather than taking sickness absence to recover. Over time this term has evolved to include employees who are...
How can Employers Create Strong Group Dynamic within the Workplace?
Group dynamics are vital to ensuring a business’ workforce has a high level of productivity and morale throughout each working day. As such every employer who wants their business to grow and succeed needs to acknowledge and address team dynamics...
A Basic Guide for Managers: Addressing Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
More and more employers are recognising the invaluable role that managers play when it comes to tackling mental wellbeing today. According to Mind, one in four people in the United Kingdom will experience a mental health problem each year. Not only...
How Can an Employer Identify Workplace Stresses?
Work can be stressful for us all, whether it’s meeting deadlines or being thrown into the deep end on a big project, it’s rarely plain sailing no matter what industry you work in. Even though we all expect stress at work, it’s important that as...
Stress in the Workplace
Stress Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness of stress and its impact in both personal and working lives. It also aims to reduce stigma while promoting the importance of well-being and stress reduction. Stress affects millions of people...