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September – How inclusive is your business?
September 2024 Inclusion isn’t a trend; it’s the catalyst for innovation, creativity and high engagement in your business, shaping a distinctive brand. But when inclusion becomes performative and your actions don’t match your words, your teams will definitely notice. That’s why measuring inclusion is crucial—it holds business owners accountable and ensures we’re truly walking the
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What is Wellbeing Washing and how can you avoid it?
Is your business guilty of “wellbeing washing”? There’s often a disconnect between what employees expect from wellbeing support and what employers provide. A monthly pizza party or last-minute webinar just won’t cut it and employees see right through superficial gestures. Let’s dive into the phenomenon of ‘wellbeing washing’ and how to avoid it while genuinely
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The business owner’s guide to measuring inclusion
The business owner’s guide to measuring inclusion Is your business truly inclusive? Let’s explore what inclusion really means, why it’s crucial for your business and how you can measure it to supercharge your success. What is inclusion? Inclusion, diversity and equality might be interconnected, but they’re not the same. There’s different acronyms for diversity and
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Bye bye to “The Great Resignation” and hello to the “Big Stay Era”
The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great Resignation – a period of high job turnover and employee job-hopping. Now, as we continue to move towards a new normal, the landscape shifts again.
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The ultimate guide to flexible working
The ultimate guide to flexible working With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide talks you through everything you need to know at a top level. What is flexible working? Flexible working gives employees more control over where, how and
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August – How flexible is your business – and how can we help?
August 2024 Flexible working gives employees the power to choose where, how and when they carry out their work. It empowers them to take charge of their work-life balance and shape their career around personal commitments. It goes beyond simply reducing hours, coffee shop work days or exclusively catering to working parents. Embracing flexible working
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Can you legally ask if someone is neurodivergent?
The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of their ED&I strategy and their people management approach. Yet, for some businesses, neuroinclusion can be bewildering and even overwhelming. The fear of getting things wrong and
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The business owner’s guide to why you should have a handbook for your company
Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. A great company handbook facilitates clear communication, ensures a cohesive employee experience and streamlines the onboarding process for your new joiners. It
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