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What’s in a name?

The title of a BBC article caught my eye yesterday – “My African name stopped me getting job opportunities” – and it got me thinking about what’s in a name? (I’ve included the link at the bottom of this article, in case you want to read it). Whilst the article itself is about bias and[...]

Diversity and Inclusion has stalled. That is bad news for business and bad news for D&I professionals. For now, businesses are continuing to invest in D&I teams. Glassdoor Economic Research found that, as of August 2019, the number of D&I jobs in the UK had seen year-on-year growth of 106 per cent. But, with reports that employees and[...]

Think the idea of a four-day week is just a pipe dream? In our overworked culture, unhealthy and unhelpful working hours have become the norm. Change is afoot, however, as Generation Z enter the workforce and, along with millennials, are beginning to demand a more sustainable work-life balance. Is the four-day week something your organisation[...]

Distractions for business leaders – and how to overcome them We all live in highly distracting times. For business leaders, macro distractions – humanitarian, societal, economic, political and digital – make focussing on the task of leading our organisations and people very challenging. Distraction, and the fear of it, however, is nothing new. Respected Swiss scientist Conrad[...]

It’s rather ironic that, for a time of year that’s all about giving and being thoughtful to each other, there are so many people who feel excluded and isolated as a result of Christmas celebrations. It’s a time that dominates the calendar from mid-November to the end of the year – not necessarily because it’s a[...]

Every year, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem. That’s a staggering amount. That’s a quarter of your workforce who may be struggling this year. What impact will that have on their wellbeing and work, and your overall business performance? Just think of all that wasted potential. When confronted with facts[...]

Belonging – a word that comes from the old English word ‘gelang’, meaning ‘at hand’ or ‘together with’ – is a fundamental human need. Yet it’s not a word commonly used in the context of business. Humans find reward in seeking out a positive sense of belonging from our social interactions. Conversely, when we don’t[...]

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