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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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Better sleep, health & balance | Is hybrid work superior to every other work model?
Hybrid work, whereby employees spend a part of the week in the office and some of the week working from...
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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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Return-on-investment | Gen Z are hyperfixated on the ROI they get, and why shouldn't they be?
Say what you want about Gen Z, but they are one of the most, if not the most, entrepreneurial generation...
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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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'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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'Money dysmorphia' | Gen Z and Millennials most likely to have warped perception of finances
We all know the saying 'money doesn't buy you happiness'. Even though many of us know this to be...
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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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Boss denies 'culture of fear' | There's no point in asking staff their opinion if you're not going to listen
An international HR story recently made headlines when Mayor of the Canadian town Windsor denied having...
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Silencing political views | Bringing (a version of) yourself to work
Honesty is at the heart of us being our authentic selves in the workplace. But employers must recognise...
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Stress Awareness Month | If employers really want to address the burnout crisis, give your staff less work
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on the causes of stress, its symptoms,...
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Inactive Britain | The solution to getting people back to work isn't cutting benefits, it's making employers irresistible
Undeniably, we have an issue of low employment in the UK and the government should be considering how...
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