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At this time of year, with the days getting shorter, your employees might be experiencing the ‘winter blues’ and struggling to keep up the momentum of work. We explore how Christmas activities and other wellbeing techniques can help.
8 minute read
Vicki Robinson, Deputy Director at The Miscarriage Association, explains the legislation around pregnancy loss and the workplace, what employers are currently doing, and how businesses can better support those affected.
9 minute read
We spoke to Jo Rackham, Director of Reward & Policy at the John Lewis Partnership, about the support the company is offering its employees during the cost-of-living crisis.
4 minute read
Every job bears some element of responsibility: the higher you climb the corporate ladder, the greater the burden. But if your nine-to-five is taking its toll on your mental health, it may be time to re-evaluate your priorities. This blog considers the pros and cons of stepping down - or sideways - in your career.
4 minute read
Measuring employee satisfaction is key to driving real change. We spoke to Matthew McDonnell, Director of Employee Experience at Willis Towers Watson, about how best to use satisfaction surveys, what types of questions to ask, and how to interpret the data.
7 minute read
As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold – driving thousands of previously retired people back into work – there’s never been a more important time for companies to ensure their employees’ needs are met. Our recently commissioned survey of 2,000 employees from a range of sectors revealed some of the most valued aspects of working life – so just how should we define and raise employee satisfaction?
5 minute read
We spoke to Centrica’s Group Head of Diversity, Devi Virdi, about her career journey, what diversity means to her, strategies for creating an inclusive workforce, and her hopes for the future of equality.
7 minute read
Around one-in-seven people in the UK are thought to be neurodivergent – an umbrella term for people who think in different ways to what society expects. Given that neurodivergent people are in the minority, they are less likely to receive enough support from their employers. Find out how you can help support your neurodiverse workforce.
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