by Sarah Rice | Oct 11, 2021 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
In the UK, many of those who identify as disabled live with invisible illnesses such as diabetes, chronic pain, and mental well-being. Specifically, mental health wellbeing represents one of the largest reasons to identify as disabled in the UK. With levels of anxiety...
by Sarah Rice | Oct 11, 2021 | Strategy & Leadership
A culture of overwork is emerging, with long hours and constant exhaustion seen as a symbol of success. Research shows employees are putting in an average 9 hours of unpaid overtime per week. Despite the WHO revealing the impact of overworking can lead to exhaustion...
by Sarah Rice | Oct 6, 2021 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
With the recent National Inclusion Week (27 Sept-1 Oct) behind us it was fantastic to see people unite for diversity to have meaningful conversations around EDI at work. But one thing stood out for me – the issues around being older at work were noticeable by their...
by Sarah Rice | Oct 4, 2021 | Talent & Recruitment
After approximately 18 months and several different incarnations, the furlough scheme ended on 30th September 2021. Despite numerous extensions, this does appear to be the end of the scheme, although not the end of calls for it to be extended or reinstated. The...
by Sarah Rice | Sep 16, 2021 | Strategy & Leadership
Disruption – a business buzzword that became a part of all our lives during the pandemic. Having already presumed we were living in an unpredictable world, the last 18 months took it to the next level. So, what if the word is in your actual job title? Meet Alison...
