by Rachel Goodman | Nov 14, 2024 | Culture & Values, ED&I, General, Legal & Compliance
… 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....
by Rachel Goodman | Nov 7, 2024 | Culture & Values, Employee Experience, General
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...
by Rachel Goodman | Aug 28, 2024 | General
Recruitment and background checks go hand in hand for many employers although background checks can be conducted at any time if necessary. Background checks are used to confirm someone’s validity, honesty and ability to do the job. Different industries, businesses and...
by Rachel Goodman | Jul 19, 2024 | ED&I, General
The words inclusion and inclusivity are used a lot in relation to the workplace, and often seem to be rather interchangeable, or linked with other words such as diversity and equality. Let’s break down what these words really mean and why inclusion – or inclusivity –...
by Rachel Goodman | Jun 21, 2024 | Culture & Values, Employee Experience, General
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...
by Rachel Goodman | Jun 10, 2024 | Employee Experience, General
Strategic employee benefits can significantly impact team satisfaction, engagement, loyalty and retention … and have a positive effect on the standard of their work and effort. In today’s competitive job market, employers need to differentiate...