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Your workspace is more than just desks and chairs – it’s a reflection of your company culture. The way your workspace is designed and maintained can influence employee morale, productivity and how your business is perceived by visitors. A well-thought-out workspace...
As you know if you follow our social media, here at vivoHR we’re all for celebrating ‘fun holidays’ (May the 4th be with you … and the like) and they can be a fantastic way to bring a team together and add some joy to the workplace. However, beyond the light-hearted...
… I’m embarrassed. … I don’t want to seem weak. … I just need to ‘man up’. … My team will lose faith in me. According to recent statistics, 46% of men would be embarrassed or ashamed to tell their employer if they needed time off because of their mental health....
In any business employee retention is crucial. Some staff turnover is expected – people retire, move away, personal circumstances change, or they may be looking to progress into a role that you just don’t have available. That’s okay! Turnover can even be helpful when...
Toxic workplace cultures have been experienced by 75% of UK employees a recent study has found. That’s a disappointingly high number of people who have struggled at work. So how do we change it? In this blog, we’ll explore how to identify the warning signs of a toxic...
You have probably heard the terms neurodiversity and neurodiverse being used more frequently over recent years. But do you really know what they mean and why understanding them is important for your business? In this blog we run through the basics of understanding...
So begins a summer of sport! The Euros are upon us! Football fans will be over the moon, non-fans less than impressed with what seems like hundreds of matches on TV over the next few weeks. And even if you aren’t a football fan there’s plenty more choice during the...
Putting the focus on retaining your team with engagement and job satisfaction. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report found that the majority of the world’s employees are “quiet quitting”, meaning that they are slowly disengaging from...
Are your company culture and values at odds with your policies? Do your employees even know what your company culture and values are? Value-driven policies are the best way to build a culture where both your people and the business thrive. Let’s start with a few key...
You may not be aware that, Ramadan this year began on 2nd April and ends on 1st May. Those who honor of the holy month, lasting 30 days, will be fasting and taking part in religious practices. Muslims who take part in Ramadan will fast from sunrise to sunset every...
How would you describe your company culture? Is it something that’s written down so when you’re asked about it you can simply read it off? Or, is it something that you can see in the values, behaviours and attitudes of your employees because it’s something you live...
Am I better at my job if I wear high heels to work? Going on yesterday's experience in which I foolishly wore new shoes & was distracted by my sore feet all day I'd suggest not! Dress codes have a reasonable and legitimate place in many environments - corporate...
Creating a Positive Organisation These articles by Professor Robert Quinn are well worth read. The concept of taking the function of HR away from "sticking bandages on old wounds" into working with the Senior Leadership Team to create positive, innovative and...
