Written by KATE SCOTT
Is it possible to be more productive, healthier and happier by working four days a week instead of five? Since the last recession, average working hours in the UK have increased, and it is well documented that as a nation we are overworked and stressed. Against that background it’s perhaps no surprise that many employees… Read More
Written by EMILY GENT
Advances in technology now enable companies to employ remote workers from just about anywhere in the world – provided they have a WiFi connection and a laptop, and the nature of the work is compatible with remote working, they’re ready to go. Statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that, in 2015, 4.2… Read More
Written by DONNA BONFIELD
The millennial generation is shaking up the workplace as forward-thinking companies realise they must change their working practices if they are to attract and retain the brightest stars of the future. The 80 million people born between 1981 and 2001 are starting to dominate the workplace, with accountancy firm Deloitte predicting the millennial generation will… Read More
It was almost 38 years ago that Dolly Parton sang about how working 9-5 wasn’t a way to make a living – so why are there still so many employers reluctant to embrace flexible working? Employers say: “If I do it for one I’ll have to do it for everyone”, we say: “so, do it… Read More
It is now common knowledge that people don’t quit their job, they quit their managers and therefore having the most effective managers possible is a vital step in retaining and developing the talent in your business. Don’t be fooled by employees who have their head down and are working away – they could just be… Read More
Now, let’s talk talent. What does the word ‘talent’ mean to you? Talent has become a word that lots of companies shy away from using as it can commonly be used to refer only to those performing above and beyond. We’ve highlighted some pointers that we feel will help change the way talented employees are… Read More
Walk to work? Isn’t it challenging enough for us all to get to work on time even when we rely on our cars or public transport? Surely unless you live right on the office doorstep, the thought of not being able to hit the snooze button even once and all the extra rushing around to… Read More
What’s the one report you’ll never see on a balance sheet, but is critical to the success of every business? It’s the measure of productivity. When we think about time management, we tend to think about it from an individual’s point of view – so much so that it’s easy to forget how teams of… Read More
Is January anyone’s favourite month? After all the anticipation, Christmas seems to disappear in a flash and before we know it long lie-ins are a thing of the past and it’s no longer socially acceptable to stay in pyjamas all day or eat chocolate for breakfast. There’s no denying it; the post-festive lull can feel… Read More
Working at home is a rapidly growing trend; the fact that we all have access to email, chat, video conferences, cloud collaboration software and dozens of other technologies means almost any job can be done remotely. Whether your employees work exclusively from home or divide their working hours between home and the office, it would… Read More
