Category: Flexible Working

The Benefits of Great Workplace Design

Goodbye dated decor, hello inspirational interior… There’s no denying that office design has come on leaps and bounds in recent years – no more stuffy carpets, grey walls and echoing silence! However, workplace design is so much more than desktops and drawers. Your office space is a reflection of your business, the way that you […]

September 19, 2016

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The Art of Saying No

This week our design extraordinaire, Molly, talks about why it’s sometimes OK to say no! The word ‘no’ is negative. It’s a small word which causes large waves and stops you in your tracks, so you’d be a fool to ever use it, right? You should surely accept every challenge and push yourself to climb […]

September 19, 2016

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National Self Care Week – Encouraging Employee well being

With National self care week in mind our eLearning designer, Molly, discusses encouraging self care in the work place. By Molly Finnigan The way the world views work is changing. The ways we work, where we work, productivity at work… the list goes on! As a Manager or Director, I’m sure you will have every […]

September 19, 2016

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7 Top Tips for returning to work after childcare leave

Miranda, our office co-ordinator, is talking us through her top tips on returning to work after childcare.  By Miranda Gregory Well this is it – you’ve got a beautiful new human in your life that is now your world. You’ve suffered the sleepless nights, the nappy changes and the constant feeding. You’ve worried whether you’re […]

September 19, 2016

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The 3 O’Clock Blues

Tim, one of our fabulous HR Partners, is discussing how to plough through those 3 O’clock blues today. By Tim Frear Do you ever get the 3 o’clock blues? No motivation in sight? Whilst I’m sat here looking at the rainy weather outside the office, I’ve come to the realisation I have been sat here […]

September 19, 2016

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Male Mental Health: How to Support your Employees

With the stigma of male mental health still prominent, Tim discusses what employers can do to support employees suffering from a mental health issue. By Tim Frear I was lucky enough to have attended a seminar on male mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week this year and found it was a real eye opener. […]

September 19, 2016

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Absence Series: Part 2. Public Sector versus Private Sector sickness levels

This is the second blog in the Absence Series, the last focused on the definition of absence, long term versus short term absence and the impact on the business. This one will look at the difference between public sector and private sector organisations in relation to sickness absence. By Tim Frear “On average public sector […]

September 19, 2016

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What are Reasonable Adjustments?

The Equality Act 2010 states employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure employees with a disability are not treated less favourably at work because of their disability. We get asked regularly by our clients what is a reasonable adjustment and how far do we have to go? Tim discusses.  By Tim Frear […]

September 19, 2016

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Freelancer, Zero Hours worker… What’s the Difference?

Freelancers and zero hours workers are often see as similar, but it’s important we understand their differences and the implications of these differences from the perspective of small and medium-sized businesses. Nuhman shares his knowledge. By Nuhman Sharif These days, many businesses are under considerable pressure and in order to remain afloat and keep costs […]

September 19, 2016

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Improve Productivity with Hygge at Work

Creating a feeling of Hygge in your workplace can improve productivity and enhance creativity. Laura tells us all about this piece of Danish culture. By Laura Rigby No, I haven’t made a spelling mistake! Hygge, (pronounced “hue-gah”), is a Danish word which describes the feeling of contentedness and cosiness. I relate this to the feeling […]

September 19, 2016

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