Valuing Older Workers With the UK government planning to raise the state pension age to 67 in 2026-28 and to 68 in 2044-46*, more older workers will be remaining in the workforce for longer or returning to work after early retirement. It is time to realise the benefits of employing a diverse workforce [...]
Diversity, inclusion and belonging: lessons from the Olympics The Olympics, the pinnacle of global sporting events, is a vibrant showcase of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. From an HR viewpoint, drawing lessons from the Olympics can provide valuable insights into fostering a workplace environment that celebrates differences, promotes inclusivity, and ensures that every [...]
HR game plan: UEFA Euro 2024 Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday 14th June with Germany playing Scotland at 8pm UK time. Many a football fan will have had that date and time blocked out in their schedules for months and fortunately for most organisations this will have little impact on employee [...]
Creativity in workshops pays dividends What options do we have to create a memorable training workshop that ‘hits the mark’ with the participants and the client? The answer is lots! And introducing a little creativity in your workshops will pay dividends. Where do we start? We start at the end, of course [...]
Neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments 2nd April 2024 marked the start of World Autism Acceptance Week. The Equality Act 2010 places a legal obligation on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities*, including those with autism and other forms of neurodiversity. Recognising and addressing the specific needs [...]