23-29th September marks National Inclusive Employers week. In this post, we explore what inclusiveness means for individuals, teams and organisations. It is important that as a society we understand and reflect the diverse and changing population of the UK. We are far too narrow in our thinking and in our actions when we think that […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve seen many shining examples of good managers in my 30+ years at work and am still in touch with one of the best, after 25 years, and he’s now my trusted advisor and mentor. Good managers help to make work meaningful, set clear expectations, and whilst looking for high performance are also accessible, supportive […]
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Mar
Mar
Evolution has designed us to be on the move – foraging, hunting and gathering – not sitting down for long periods of time. However, so many of us, find ourselves stuck behind a computer for the majority of our working day. Research has linked a sedentary lifestyle to severe health conditions such as obesity, type […]
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Feb
Feb
Jayne Carrington, Director for wellbeing and engagement – Cordell Health Time to Talk Day (about Mental Health) this year is on 7th February and the theme is ingredients… When I see the word ‘ingredients’ it makes me think about a recipe; getting myself organised and excited. The trouble comes with the weighing, the mixing, the baking. But […]
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Jan
Jan
For many, Dry January has become an annual challenge: a chance to kick start the year with a detox after the heavy festive period and to help out a depleted, sorry looking, bank balance. In an ideal world it needs to be more than just a one-off, one-month avoidance of alcohol. If we look at […]
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Dec
Dec
The most important asset of any organisation is its people. Happy, healthy staff are more motivated, productive and loyal as research frequently proves. Having a company strategy to keep staff happy and healthy is vital, as is putting into practice policy and procedures where employee health and wellbeing are concerned. Managers in the front line, […]
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Nov
Nov
Imagine if money were no object, what sort of business would you run? Would you pay someone to do the jobs you hate or spend it on a big budget ad? Would you invest in the best staff benefits money could buy; duvet days, flexible working, free lunch, gym memberships, and unlimited annual leave? Imagine […]
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Nov
Nov
Keeping your workforce fit and healthy can be a challenge. Here are our suggestions on ways you can promote healthy eating in your workforce and encourage your employees to reduce their intake. Sugar and Health High sugar foods are high in calories. Consuming too many increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, tooth decay and gum […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s ironic isn’t it, that the very things we’ve developed to make our lives easier have made them harder, in ways we could never have predicted as technology has evolved. It’s easy to feel like we’re drowning in a sea of connectivity and the pressure to keep up socially and professionally is relentless. It’s no […]
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Oct
Oct
Continuing our focus on the return to work interview, this blog will look at the topic of empathy, how it is different to sympathy and why it is so important in the workplace. Empathy and sympathy intertwine constantly in our day-to-day lives, yet they each have a very different outcome. The dictionary definition of empathy […]