As we start what will hopefully be a happy and healthy year, it seems right to reflect on what we might expect from Talent Acquisition in the months ahead. What did we learn in 2021? And what should we be ...

The Black Lives Matter movement of 2020 triggered a paradigm shift across both social media and within organisations. Since then, many HR professionals and leadership teams have invested significant amounts of time, money, and resources into their D&I strategy. But, ...

What is neurodiversity? How boring would the world be if we were all the same? The fact is that we are all diverse. Some of us may share certain characteristics, such as same hair colour, height etc., but our brains ...

Did you know that 18% of the UK population has a limiting, long-term illness, impairment or disability? This equals around 14M people, and 19% of working-age adults.   When looking at Diversity and Inclusion, there are multiple areas that you must consider and ...

November is an important month for men’s health. You may have spotted a few of the guys in your life growing some extra facial hair to raise funds and promote Movember, and today is International Men’s Day.  Both of these ...

In Part 1 we explored the setting up and embedding of a mentoring culture within an organisation and some of the things to consider. Probably the most  important consideration is the investment the organisation needs to make if mentoring is ...

A mentoring culture should be an integral part of a company’s learning and development strategy, ideally offering mentoring to all employees in a supportive and non-judgemental, open environment that values individuals and recognises their importance to the business. Who can ...

It is estimated that 1 billion women will be going through menopause by 2025, and about 900,000 quit their jobs  in the UK in 2019 due to menopause. These statistics are indicative of how something inevitable and natural can wreak ...

The transition to home working last Spring was almost overnight. The transition "back" is very much more gradual, but it feels like the momentum is definitely increasing. More and more businesses are encouraging employees to return to the office, albeit ...

How are you doing today? Feeling overwhelmed, lost or uncertain? Anxious about work, family, yourself? Unsettled or saddened by recent events and how long they might last? You’re not alone. But the good news is that, even in times of ...

There is a well-used quote that pretty much sums up the power of mentoring. “If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together.” You may hear repeatedly that gaining a mentor can accelerate ...

Social media has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, with some of the most profitable and innovative companies relying on social media to boost their engagement and overall brand. However, there are many insidious implications of using social media, ...