Data from the Office of National Statistics estimates that 5.87 million working women are around menopausal age across the UK. It is important therefore for employers to understand that menopause is a large part of everyday life. We appreciate however that there may still be some reluctance to discuss the subject at work due to
This month we’re shining a spotlight on staffing levels. An issue that affects all businesses, but also something that can be tricky in terms of striking the right balance. Although there is no “perfect” solution when it comes to the number of staff you should hire, understanding the needs of your business should help you
The cost-of-living crisis has meant that for many, tightening our belts has become a way of life. Although we often associate this term with our everyday lives, employers will also feel the impact within the workplace. As wages and associated costs for employers have increased, you may be thinking about how this affects employee benefits.
The term neurodiversity is an umbrella term to describe different thinking styles that affect how someone’s brain processes, learns or behaves. Every brain is unique. This concept recognises that there isn’t just one ‘right’ or ‘normal’ way of thinking, and instead we should consider an array of different cognitive styles. Neurodivergent people have different thinking
You will have heard us say this before… your company values should be a reflection of your business. They are a clear set of concepts that enable employees to clearly understand what your business stands for, what goals it is working towards and crucially, how it intends to achieve those goals. The type of values
Recent years have shone a light on the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace. As a business, you have a responsibility towards your employees when it comes to health, safety and wellbeing. This responsibility is your “duty of care.” What happens if you suspect an employee is struggling If you suspect that an
The way in which an employee performs within the workplace is often a key factor in determining the difference between success and failure within a business. Quantifying this can be relatively easy to establish (and often will include how a business is doing financially). When it comes to employees however, this is likely going to
As an employer, you have a number of responsibilities towards your employees. Many of these are obvious, including areas such as management of working hours, wages and health and safety. However, employers also have what is classed as a “duty of care”. In other words, as an employer, you should be taking employee well-being into
As we are coming to the end of 2024, our minds start shifting to planning for next year and including planning for our people is a large part of that. With the recent announcement of significant employment law changes expected in the next 18-14 months, it is imperative that all businesses start to consider these
More and more businesses recognise events throughout the year that are an important way of celebrating and raising awareness of issues which may affect any of its employees at any time. Whilst as a business you cannot commit to recognising all of them, it may be an idea (as part of your engagement strategy!) to