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Why Inclusion is the Key to Happy Employees and a Thriving Business

Why Inclusion is the Key to Happy Employees and a Thriving Business

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 –...

Empowering Neurodiverse Teams

Empowering Neurodiverse Teams

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...

How to keep your staff happy during the summer of sport

How to keep your staff happy during the summer of sport

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...

How Good Employee Benefits Drive Loyalty 

How Good Employee Benefits Drive Loyalty 

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 themselves...

Engagement and Job Satisfaction 

Engagement and Job Satisfaction 

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...

Company Culture and Values v Policies

Company Culture and Values v Policies

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...

A Balancing Act – Mastering the Art of Remote and Hybrid Working

A Balancing Act – Mastering the Art of Remote and Hybrid Working

Over these last few years, remote and hybrid working has become the new normal. But it’s not as simple as it might sound. For employers, there are lots of considerations. At vivoHR we know how hard it is to keep all the plates spinning when taking care of your staff...

Back to the Future: Returning to the Office After Working from Home

Back to the Future: Returning to the Office After Working from Home

When the pandemic began, most UK employees had to start working from home. But, since the world has gradually been returning to normal. In many organisations, a returning to the office movement has been taking place.  Whilst many have enjoyed the working from home...

2024 Employment Law Updates

2024 Employment Law Updates

Employment Law Updates usually take place each April, this year however bucks the trend with changes starting from January and carrying on throughout the year. Here's our rundown of employment law updates for the year. What's been, what we know is coming and what to...