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The weather might be deceiving, but it’s summer here in the UK. The summer period is typically associated with holidays – an opportunity for people to rest and reset before returning to work. Whilst going on holiday may be a luxury, taking the time to rest is a necessity. Regardless of how busy life may […]

Building positive habits at work can help us to progress towards our goals and achieve our potential at work. Knowing where to start when building these positive habits is difficult, but with the right knowledge and support, we can begin to promote positive habits and reduce negative ones. What are habits? Very simply, habits are […]

The population in the UK is aging quickly, and therefore, so is our workforce. Today’s workplaces are multi-generational, with Gen Z’s all the way up to Baby Boomers represented. Employees in their later years offer valuable experience and expertise to companies, but in order to benefit from these advantages, it’s essential that organisations support their […]

With a short scroll on the corporate accounts on TikTok or Instagram reels, it is easy to fall into the rabbit hole of comedic videos highlighting the differences in how different generations approach work and perform in their roles. In many of these videos, Gen Z are depicted as embodying the recent trends of ‘quiet […]

As hybrid and remote working are becoming more prevalent among employees, the lines between work and home have become harder to separate and many of us have found it difficult to maintain a good work-life balance (1). In light of this, it’s important for us to recognise the benefits of spending time away from work […]

The risk of workplace stress becoming overwhelming and leading to burnout is very real for many people, particularly in a post pandemic and agile working world. With multiple competing priorities and often not enough time or people to deliver it is perhaps unsurprising that our mental health might be impacted. In this article we explore […]

A recent CIPD survey (1) reported an increase in employers supporting and already providing a day one right to request hybrid working arrangements. More than a third (37%) had seen an increase in requests for FW in the previous six months. Over half of organisations (56%) believe that it is important to provide flexible working […]

Compassion can be defined as “sensitivity to suffering/distress in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it” Cole-King and Gilbert, 2011. Compassionate leadership creates the right environment for individuals to enable them to reach their full potential and feel respected and valued at work [1]. It is about building close […]

The strength-based approach refers to a ‘work practice theory’ that focuses on individuals self-determination and strength. This approach brings awareness to individuals of the value that they can offer by being their authentic self through encouraging them to maximise their strengths rather than focusing on their weaknesses and development needs [1,2,3]. In this article, we […]