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How important is psychological safety in the workplace?
Research shows poor wellbeing is costing UK firms a staggering £56bn a year. Psychological safety, referring to the feeling and belief that you can share your thoughts, opinions and ideas within a company, is critical to the success of an organisation. This has been evidenced in research from Google’s Project Aristotle which identified psychological safety as the single most important factor for effective teams.
5 Jun 2023 · 4 min read
Mastering Disputes: How Conflict Coaching Redefines Employee Interactions
Conflict coaching is a form of conflict resolution that focuses on helping individuals develop the skills they need to address conflicts effectively. It is highly valuable to businesses as it helps to ensure employees devote maximum energy to productive work instead of destructive conflict. It also produces a range of valuable corollary benefits.
1 Jun 2023 · 6 min read
ChatGPT use in the workplace grew exponentially in the first quarter of 2023 – study shows
A study by DeskTime has revealed that in the first quarter of 2023, ChatGPT use in the workplace doubled every month. Whereas in April, for the first time, the ...
1 Jun 2023 · 3 min read
Five Ways to Attract, Engage and Retain Women in Tech
As tech businesses boom across the UK, FDM Group, whose mission is to bring people and technology together, has given their top tips on attracting, engaging and...
23 May 2023 · 6 min read
Seven in ten businesses not clear on proposed changes to redundancy for staff on maternity leave
Almost seven in ten UK businesses (67%) have said they are not clear on what the proposed changes are from the Government to protect workers on maternity leave from redundancy, according to employment law and HR consultancy firm, WorkNest.
23 May 2023 · 3 min read
One in five would use extra day to volunteer if working a four-day week
The research released by Hays, which received over 11,800 responses, found that close to a third (31%) believe the four-day week could have a beneficial impact on the environment. Other perceived benefits of this way of working include improved employee health and wellbeing (89%) and improved organisational productivity (59%).
19 May 2023 · 3 min read
Three in five would not work for company that doesn’t share values
Nearly three in five (58%) workers would not work for a company that does not share the same values as them – and not even a pay rise would change the minds of 53%, research by LinkedIn has found.
17 May 2023 · 4 min read
How to successfully hire graduates in a busy job market
The academic term is over and students who have just graduated, are looking for their first professional role. For hiring leaders, who are battling an extreme shortage of talent, this is an exciting demographic that should be considered to help close this gap.
11 May 2023 · 4 min read
How is your business looking after people with invisible disabilities?
Most people associate disability with someone in a wheelchair, with a guide dog or using a hearing aid, but many disabilities are invisible.
9 May 2023 · 4 min read