Over the past year, UK businesses have steadily increased the number of in-office days expected from employees. Some are moving from two to three days, others pushing for four or even full-time presence. The shift is often driven by good intentions: rekindling collaboration, boosting innovation, or reviving company culture.
It is no surprise to hear that in the current economic climate, and in today’s fast paced world, there are many external influences impacting our daily lives. These external influences can impact us all greatly, in many different ways personally, and professionally. These external factors could be the extreme cost of living, high inflation and […]
Today is ‘Blue Monday’ in the UK, and since the day was ‘established’ in 2005, it is officially the Bluest Monday in Blue Monday history. (We need not support that statement; the word ‘pandemic’ is enough). The History of Blue Monday Blue Monday was coined in 2005 by Dr Cliff Arnall who conducted academic research […]
After 2020, we’re all eager for a fresh start. We’re hoping for fewer disruptions and surprises - and given all we’ve learned this year, we’re certainly more prepared for unprecedented obstacles! Employees and management alike are more attuned to what may lay ahead - looming restrictions or the move between remote and in-office working, for […]
Since the first major blow of the 2008 Great Recession, we can all agree business has not been smooth-sailing. And of course, we're now in the middle of a global pandemic, so we're still very much in the thick of it! Covid-19 brought hugely unexpected changes and challenges to businesses; shutting down entire industries, forcing […]
Although going into lockdown for a second time is frustrating, we’re (thankfully) all a little more prepared than we were the first time. The first lockdown was a real learning experience, and I’m sure you can attest to that as a leader. Working from home, leading from afar, and having to make things work in […]
Did you know, today is National Stress Awareness Day? Stress Awareness Day was established by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) in 1998. The initiative aims to raise awareness about stress, its triggers and impacts, and the ways it can be managed, while promoting health and wellbeing for individuals and companies. Why Stress Awareness Day […]
News release Lockdown in winter - expert warns working from home creates new challenges for employers and employees Shorter daylight hours and cold weather may impact employees’ ability to physically exercise Inpulse research shows 38% of all employees are struggling to live a physically healthy lifestyle 58% of employees feel they are self-aware, with 42% […]
By Emma Charnock, Engagement Analyst An insight into how Covid-19 has impacted our ways of working and how to help your employees still feel connected 2020… the year when so much in our world changed. One of the biggest changes has been how we interact and connect with our friends, family and work colleagues. Hugging […]
Last Thursday (15th of October), we hosted a free online Masterclass on the 2 Critical Areas to Focus on Now and into 2021to grow your employee engagement. Our Founder, Matt Stephens chatted to Bertie Tonks, Global Director of People and Culture at Collinson, and Paula Leach, Chief People Officer at FDM, and found out: The […]
