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Improve how you manage work

Chris Russ, Director at Russ Consulting Ltd, explains how to improve the way you manage, deliver and report on work.

Stigma and stereotypes: The complexities of men’s depression in the workplace

On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Jacob Baer discusses the challenges associated with male depression in the workplace.

Understanding our memory: Practical implications to personalise learning experiences

A study from Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh deepens our understanding of memory processes and gives us insights into improving learning strategies in various fields.

Streamlining collaboration and boosting productivity: Exploring workflow management platforms

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, explores various ways in which workflow management platforms can enhance collaboration and productivity.

Revolutionising reablement services: Sector-wide advancements reshaping healthcare

Chris Hornung, Managing Director of Public Sector at Totalmobile, highlights the collaborative efforts and technological advancements shaping the landscape of reablement services in the UK.

Assessing the UK’s education and skills: What’s Behind the NEET Numbers?

The latest NEET statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) report paints a disconcerting picture of UK Education and Skills in 2023 for young people. For those aged 16 to 24, over 1 in 10 are NEET (not engaged in education, employment, or training).

Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?

In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Workers need protecting from violence and harassment

Aaron Gardner, Data Visualisation and Insight Scientist at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, looks at what we can learn and the steps governments can take to start improving worker safety.

SFP: Leading sustainable change in commitment and performance

Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School, highlights the impact of SFP and the rudiments of leading sustainable change in commitment and performance.

What is change management?

Andrew White, Senior Fellow in Management Practice at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, explains the basics of change management for us.

How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry

Working is changing for the better thanks to a new government bill. The UK Flexible Work Bill is bringing hopes for a better work-life balance across the UK.

Seven steps to becoming a better leader

Being a better leader isn't just about being the one who gives orders. It's about inspiring and leading your team to achieve their full potential.

5 levers to pull to optimise productivity and operational efficiency

Operational efficiency in the UK is at an all-time low, with the ONS recently reporting zero annual growth in economic output per hour in the last quarter of 2022.

Uncovering the true socioeconomic burden of chronic insomnia in the UK

Chronic insomnia costs the UK economy up to an estimated £34 billion per year due to productivity loss in the workplace.

How to navigate the transition to a hybrid workplace

Organisations are now more than ever focusing on transitioning to a hybrid workplace - a combination of the benefits of remote work with the advantages of a traditional office setting. We delve into the key components of a successful hybrid model and how to accelerate its implementation in your organisation.

Protecting people’s mental health at work

With mental health issues on the rise, Ryan Exley from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health explains why organisations must understand risk factors for poor mental health at work and implement measures to protect the wellbeing of their staff.

Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

Ash Gawthorp discusses why UK businesses are facing a crisis and why traditional tech training methods must be reconsidered.

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