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Owner(s) | Can employee-ownership give staff an entrepreneurial mindset?
A recent Guardian article, sponsored by employee-owned digital product studio ustwo, highlights the variety...
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He's coming home | Phil Foden's departure from Euro 2024 shows no job is more important than your personal life
England international footballer Phil Foden has temporarily left the national team's Euro 2024 camp,...
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ONS figures | UK's low productivity linked to remote work - but you must do what is right for your firm
According to new labour market research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there is a clear...
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'One of my BFs quit' | Billie Eilish says all her friends are employees - is friendship at work a bad thing?
In an episode of Lilly Allen and Miquita Oliver's podcast 'Miss Me?', 22-year-old American singer...
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Taking criticism | Why checking your Glassdoor is good for business
It's human nature to ignore criticism and seek out praise. However, when you're a business, you can't...
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Employee empowerment | Increased stress and anxiety due to WFH micromanaging
Employees feel disempowered whilst working from home, largely due to mistrust from bosses and micromanagement...
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Diary of a CEO | Simon Cowell says it's OK to work 4 days a week - but only if you're old?
In the most recent installment of Steven Bartlett's hit podcast, Diary of a CEO, Simon Cowell shared...
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Open comms | Fearne Cotton says she was sacked 'without being told' - why a lack of transparency can stunt your firm
Transparency and communication are incredibly important in the functioning of an organisation, especially...
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'Quiet vacationing' | The trend where staff are taking longer lunches and jiggling their mouse
Employees are increasingly taking 'unofficial' time off, such as longer lunch breaks and unscheduled...
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United we stand? | Man Utd staff to be banned from players' canteen - what impact will it have?
Manchester United football club staff have witnessed numerous changes recently under the leadership of...
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'Bad romance' with overwork | Lady Gaga worked whilst suffering from COVID, setting a terrible example for today's workforce
Pop star turned actress Lady Gaga is undoubtedly an influential powerhouse, with a work ethic to match....
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'Slow work movement' | A trend where employees work 'intentionally'
A business' main priority is to drive profit and ensure the productivity of its workforce. That's...
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Ancient Egypt | Work register from 1250 BC reveals similarities to modern staff absences
Recently, news has emerged of a limestone tablet, dating back to around 1250 BC, which offers a fascinating...
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Divisive or essential | Tory minster says companies should butt out of political activism, are they right?
It seems that, in recent years, there's been an expectation that businesses should weigh in on the...
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'We made a mistake' | What Bumble's ad controversy teaches us about cultivating diversity of thought
The dating app Bumble, once famous for giving female daters the power of messaging first, has found itself...
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'Stay in our lane' | Bud Light's U-turn on brand ethics was a watershed moment. Now, the brand is doubling down
It's a difficult time to be a brand with a moral compass. Ethically aligning your business to societal...
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'Great resignation' et al. | HR is overrun with buzzwords - but that's not a bad thing
Are buzzwords & catchphrases like the 'great resignation' and 'quiet quitting' a help or a hindrance...
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Met Gala | Why workplace authenticity is ingrained in personal style
Personal style is something we all have whether we are conscious of it or not. The decisions we make...
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Working hard or hardly working | Can employers still demand a strong work ethic in today's market?
A new study from ADP found that a “strong work ethic” is the number one skill companies are looking...
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Workin' 9-to-7 | Are 10-hour days the four-day week solution?
So many business owners are disregarding the notion of a four-day week as the thought of getting as much...
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