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Safeguarding diversity: Meta refuses to keep DEI protection in place

Following the 2024 US election and Donald Trump's ushering in as the new president, DEI has been attacked in all areas of government. Executive orders have been signed, undoing the efforts made over many years to create an inclusive and diverse workplace that mirrors American society. But what do these changes mean?

Mind launches free training for organisations to promote wellbeing in the workplace

The new, free training is aimed at organisations of less than 250 people to promote wellbeing in the workplace and is available online at the Mental Health at Work website.

How can you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

The work-life balance is something that everyone needs to pay more attention to, so if you’re feeling unsure as to how to kick-start and maintain a healthy work-life balance, follow these tips.

Stress awareness month: Time to take stress out of the workplace

Jeanette Wheeler, MHR’s HR Director, explores the biggest causes of stress in the workplace and outlines the measures both employees and organisations can introduce to ease the strain and support their wellbeing.

Research shows gaslighting in UK workplace is ‘normal’

Over half of respondents to recent research say they have experienced gaslighting at work, exposing a negative dynamic in UK offices.

Stress awareness month: Almost half of managers not trained on mental health

To promote stress awareness month, instant offices is encouraging businesses to support their workforce to speak about and prioritise mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Observations on pragmatic digital transformation

Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director at Fotheringham Associates shares his thoughts on pragmatic digital transformation and the observations he has made in this vein which will help you on your journey.

Opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working

Alison White of PLACEmaking asks: Are organisations focusing on the opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working or too focused on the practical technology and property related aspects?

The UK’s most stressed cities, ages and professions

In 2018 it was reported that 74% of the UK felt too overwhelmed or stressed to cope, but a year on: Which city, age and professions are the most affected by stress?

Initial Washroom Hygiene teams up with Freedom4Girls to help end Period Poverty

To help combat Period Poverty, Initial Washroom Hygiene has partnered with Freedom4Girls, a UK-registered charity actively supporting women and girls in both the UK and worldwide, who struggle to access or afford safe menstrual protection.

Are you getting enough sleep?

We all know how difficult it is to work when we're tired but are you aware of the effects from lack of sleep on others? Maddy Keating from MHR explores

The importance of smarter working versus working hard

BakkerElkhuizen explains the importance of smarter working in contrast to the notion of working hard.

Finding balance, health and happiness in the workplace

Alex Elmywood, The Growth Company, provides advice on how to obtain balance, health and happiness in the workplace.

Six ways to help bridge the gender pay gap in the UK

Lucinda Pullinger, Global Head of HR at Instant Offices investigates what forward-thinking steps businesses can take to help bridge the gender pay gap further.

Offshore wind sector set to increase female workforce

New offshore wind sector skills package will see jobs triple to 27,000 by 2030 and aims to achieve 33% women in the total offshore wind workforce.

Do Gen Z make the perfect apprentices?

When your company’s workload begins to pile up and you need an extra pair of hands on a project, there are a few avenues you can take: including employing someone who is Generation Z.

Fashion design scholarship for BAME students

An online marketplace is offering a fashion designer from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background a £2,000 scholarship and free manufacturing of their design, to address the diversity issue within the industry.

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