Ideas & Insights

We would like to share some of our latest thinking about the big issues in HR. Please let us know what you think …

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    25th February 2025

    Eating Disorders: Challenging the Taboo

    Eating disorders can often be a taboo topic in the workplace, laden with misconceptions that prevent employers from addressing them effectively. However, these disorders are more common than many realize, affecting around 1.25 million people in the UK, and almost 30 million in the US. Contrary to the stereotype that eating disorders mainly impact teenage girls, adults […]

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    19th February 2025

    Stop picking on Midlife workers!

    Research by the Centre for Aging Better has shown that, in the UK, 37% of people in their 50s and 60s in the UK have experienced age discrimination – predominantly in the workplace. And in the US, approximately two-thirds of over-50 adults believe older workers face age discrimination at work. It is, therefore, crucial for organizations […]

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    18th February 2025

    LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace: A Journey Through Time

    The landscape of workplace inclusion has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ rights. Many modern workplaces are now actively seeking to make their cultures inclusive to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as expand their horizons to the diverse perspectives of those who are a part of this community […]

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    13th February 2025

    Embracing AI: The Pivotal Role of HR

    The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology is no longer just a trend; it signifies a fundamental shift in the business landscape. To remain competitive, organizations must embrace this technological transformation, starting with their most valuable asset: their People. First, organizations need to rethink their structures and processes. Collaborating with experts in this field […]

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    12th February 2025

    Calling All Employers! It’s Time for a COVID Clean-Up

    For most of us, 2020 is not a year likely to fade into obscurity. From the initial announcement of one country’s encounter with the virus to the reality of a global lockdown, the pandemic certainly made its mark in modern history. Five years later, in many areas, we continue to see ripple effects from this […]

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    11th February 2025

    Is the UK Paving the Way on Neonatal Leave?

    It has recently been confirmed that from the 6th April 2025, employees will be entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave if their baby requires neonatal care. Delving into the nitty gritty of the new Neonatal Leave law, employees will be entitled to this from day one of their employment, and the employee must also […]

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    06th February 2025

    CAUTION: Social Media ‘Red Flags’ for Hiring Managers

    The term ‘red flags’ is often used these days in the world of dating – namely, trying to identify potentially undesirable qualities in potential suitors. And, as we know, the dating process can be a lot like the hiring process – you arrange a time to meet, exchange pleasantries, and then get into the fundamentals […]

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