Stress Awareness Month returns this April, raising awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. The last two years have been the most challenging we have faced, with 2020/21 recording an overwhelming number of people seeking mental health support. According to the HSE 2021 report into work-related stress, anxiety or depression in […]
Allyship is the key to changing the narrative on sexual harassment in the workplace. More specifically, in this blog, male allyship. So, let’s explore how men can support their female colleagues in order to tackle workplace sexual harassment head-on. The problem In March 2021, a survey conducted by UN Women UK found that 71% of […]
International Women’s Day is a global campaign fighting for equality for women. But who are these women? The response is by no means a one shoe fits all answer. Intersectionality is the complex and cumulative way that different forms of discrimination combine and overlap. For example, the discrimination a white, middle class, heterosexual woman experiences […]
It’s International Women’s Day! How will you and your people be recognising the achievements of women in history, in our contemporary culture and in your organisation? If you’re looking for some ideas, here’s four ways to celebrate! Fundraise for a female-focussed charity or organisation Put words into action by encouraging key individuals in your organisation […]
International Women’s Day is a global day designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Marked annually on 8th March, the celebration commends women’s achievements, raises awareness surrounding women’s equality, lobbies for accelerated gender parity and fundraises for female-focused charities. No one government, charity, corporation, institution, women’s network or media hub […]
And do you need one? Watch out, Cupid’s about. Yup, it’s that love-filled time of year again – Valentine’s Day! And when it comes to the workplace, love appears to be very much in the air. A survey of almost 6,000 UK employees by TotalJobs revealed 22% had met their partner through work and two-thirds […]
Performative allyship is when an organisation or individual professes solidarity with a cause but the support is disingenuous, usually powered by a desire to distance themselves from scrutiny or attract a virtual pat on the back. This surface-level activism, known as “slacktivism”, can even damage the marginalised group it poses as supporting. Without meaningful action, […]
What is LGBT+ History Month? LGBT+ History Month aims to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity through increasing the visibility of LGBT+ people, raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community, and celebrating the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. It is celebrated in the UK every February to coincide with the 2003 […]
Over my previous two blogs, I’ve outlined just what employee experience is, why it’s so important and key ways to measure employee experience at your company. But what can you do if you find your employee experience is wanting? Or, more importantly, how can you ensure you foster a workplace that encourages a great experience […]
Gaining a deeper understanding of how your people feel during their employment at your company is a vital exercise. As mentioned in my first blog in this series, having an insight into the employee experience can help your people feel like they belong, stem employee turnover, attract top talent and improve your bottom line. Throughout […]
The employee experience refers to how your people interact with your company and what they think and feel during the length of their tenure. From the moment someone looks at a job ad to the day they leave, everything an employee does, learns, witnesses and feels contributes to their experience. It has long been the […]
This past year has continued to challenge employers with the pandemic still looming large and significant news events highlighting the continuing need for a focus on inclusion and allyship. Here’s what we’ve learnt from the events of the last 12 months and how we plan to take those lessons into 2022: People-centred leaders The pandemic […]
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