Mediation is a process used to fix broken relationships and resolve disagreements between individuals or groups, facilitated by a neutral party. It aims to move beyond the idea of winners and losers in a conflict to instead finding a solution that all parties can agree to....
This week’s news of the chief executive of Better.com sacking 900 staff on a single Zoom call made media headlines around the world. It was a move that drew widespread opprobrium, from the affected staff, to industry commentators, to almost anyone who came into contact...
Having benefited a number of employers and employees this month will finally see the end of the Government’s ground-breaking furlough scheme. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), to give it its official title, was implemented as a result of mandatory closure of businesses in some...
June is PRIDE month and whilst a lot of things have changed in the last 12 months, the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity within the workplace is still as important as ever. From increasing inclusivity to retaining talented LGBTQ+ employees, progressive companies are 70% more...
In recent months, many businesses have reported a labour shortage and difficulties in recruiting staff, in perhaps an unexpected development of a pandemic year when economies were braced for higher unemployment as a result of the volatile economic climate. We are still operating inside the Covid...
The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer report, a global trust and credibility survey, revealed that businesses are now the most trusted institution in the world, a role they assumed mid-way through the pandemic. 77% of respondents said their employer has become their most trusted institution, above their...
Workplace wellbeing has been steadily rising up the agenda over recent years, but the past 12 months have put it firmly on the radar of most organisations. To make wellbeing a meaningful addition to your company requires thought, planning and a careful consideration of what you...