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06/03/2024

Ever wondered why hostage negotiators don’t wear sunglasses?

06/03/2024

Great People Make People Feel Great: How Leaders Elevate Teams with Cloud 9 Thinking

Have you ever stood in the business section in your favourite bookstore and wished you could pick just one book that would give you the best learning from a dozen other great titles. Or maybe you have looked for that one book that just gives you the core learning, the practical insight, the real How...

06/03/2024

Revolting Women: Why midlife women are walking out, and what to do about it

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thought-provoking book. Firstly, turning formal academic research into a book that is both engaging and accessible is no easy task, and for that alone the author should be commended. The book focuses on the experience of women in middle age in the workplace, highlig...

06/03/2024

Research shows accelerating AI use and quantifies “the work of work”

Explore the latest research findings on accelerating AI adoption and its impact on workplace productivity. Discover key insights into desk workers' perceptions of AI tools, including concerns and excitement levels.

06/03/2024

How personalised employee benefits can combat the gender pay gap

Discover how personalised employee benefits can combat the gender pay gap and enhance workplace inclusivity. Amidst the widening gender pay gap crisis, employers play a crucial role in supporting female employees beyond salary considerations. Explore insights revealing the disparity in workplace ben...

06/03/2024

The integral role of impact sourcing

Discover the transformative power of impact sourcing in job recruitment through the inspiring partnership between Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) and a leading organisation. Over eight years, this initiative has provided career opportunities to over 800 unemployed individuals in the West Midl...

06/03/2024

Government review calls on employers to boost support for autistic people

A new government-backed review has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and stay in work.

06/03/2024

Molson Coors launches equal parent leave policy in the UK

Discover Molson Coors' ground breaking move with the launch of its UK Equal Parent Leave Policy. Offering up to 52 weeks of leave, with 26 weeks fully paid, regardless of gender or path to parenthood, the initiative aims to challenge traditional stereotypes and promote gender diversity in the workpl...

05/03/2024

Revolting Women: Why midlife women are walking out, and what to do about it

05/03/2024

Woman of Our Time: Small steps to take control and find your way

This book is a friendly, non-judgemental guide based on reflective practice and backed up by academic research. It offers practical coaching advice, tips and techniques, simple exercises and motivating quotes to ordinary women who may be floundering or lost in an uncertain world.

05/03/2024

The Strategic Advantage of a BBA Program for HR Personnel

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in HR provides a strategic advantage for HR professionals, offering a comprehensive understanding of business, specialized HR knowledge, practical skills, and valuable networking opportunities, positioning them for success in a competitive job market.

05/03/2024

Six-in-ten UK businesses mismanage customer personal data

Discover alarming findings as research exposes widespread mishandling of customer personal data by UK businesses. Despite the surge in hybrid work models, half of hybrid workers deem their workspace unfit for modern needs. Explore key insights on workspace adaptations, employee desires and expert pe...

05/03/2024

How EAPs have stepped up in difficult times

Discover how Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have become frontline resources for mental wellbeing support amid challenging times and explore the surge in demand for EAP services, driven by increased awareness of mental health issues and compounded by external stressors such as economic instabili...

05/03/2024

Regulator provides advice for employers on menopause and the Equality Act

The Equality and Human Rights Commission have published their first guidance on menopause in the workplace. The new Guidance falls short of a change to the law itself but provides useful clarification of protections under existing law which could apply to individuals in the workplace who are experie...

05/03/2024

Staff appreciation has almost doubled since the ‘Great Resignation’

Discover the significant increase in staff appreciation across the UK since the onset of the employee 'Great Resignation. As new data from Blink highlights a 42% surge in messages of thanks and recognition for frontline workers, reflecting a growing emphasis on employee appreciation in today's workp...

04/03/2024

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04/03/2024

Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Navigating the Legal Terrain

The following post provides in-depth information on the intricacies around how confidentially clauses are used in settlement agreements.