The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently warned that rising greenhouse gas emissions are pushing the world to the brink of disaster.
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This week is healthy eating week, which provides a great opportunity to reflect around what “healthy” really means and to explore diet culture, intuitive eating, our gut, the cost-of-living crisis and how employers can support employees in the space.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, takes place on May 2-8 every year, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of maternal mental health and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues in new mothers.
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As leaders of the Well-being ‘centre of excellence’ within JourneyHR, Holly Evans (Senior HR Consultant), and Tyler Poilus (HR Consultant) explore what effect hybrid working could have on neuro-divergent employees' well-being, and what organisations should consider when hoping to boost well-being and a sense of belonging amongst all employees.
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As leader of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ‘centre of excellence’ within JourneyHR and as a black woman in a management position, the topic of race equality is one of great importance to me.
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February marks LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community and the opportunity to promote equality.
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After a tumultuous few years, business leaders could be forgiven for thinking that 2023 would herald a return to calmer waters but while many have shifted their focus from survival to growth, they continue to face significant challenges.
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November marks International Men’s Day and Movember, two important events designed to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world and promote conversations around male health, wellbeing and masculinity.
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October marks Black History Month in the UK. Now in its 35th year, this important event is dedicated to learning about and celebrating the history, achievements and contributions of black people in the UK and globally.
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South Asian Heritage month is still quite a new addition to the calendar so I wanted to write a short piece to bring more awareness to it, to talk about my cultural background and to also shine a light on how the creative industry has started to make some positive changes to attract people from Asian backgrounds but we still have a job to do when it comes to retention.
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June saw the return of Glastonbury after a three-year hiatus and what a spectacular comeback it was. With the likes of musical giants Diana Ross and Paul McCartney taking to the stage, it was clear that Glastonbury had recaptured its crown as the world’s most iconic music festival.
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As an Asian woman and a business owner working within the creative industry, I was delighted to join Media For All (MEFA) as a mentor in 2020. Founded in 2017, MEFA has sought to close the representation gap within the media and advertising sector and help black, Asian and minoritized ethnic talent thrive and fulfil their potential.
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The past two years have been undeniably challenging for employees. Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw many employees face huge upheaval, both personally and professionally, employees are now contending with a cost-of-living crisis.
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Now, with the final Covid restrictions lifted and life resuming normality, can we ever go back to the way we were? The short answer is no.
We are returning from the pandemic as a generation of workers who have come to expect more from our jobs – greater flexibility, greater understanding and a greater focus on building inclusive cultures.
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EJ Legal began its journey to transform its employee experience with JourneyHR’s employment engagement survey. True and effective change relies on employee insight; giving people a voice and letting them know their thoughts and feelings are valued.
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The future of work is changing. The pandemic and widespread shift to homeworking have led to employees increasingly coming to expect more flexible ways of working and businesses are under pressure to keep up.
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While getting into the festive spirit and bringing everyone together to celebrate the end of the year can be a great way to boost team morale, leaders also need to be mindful that there will be employees who do not celebrate Christmas.
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The mere mention of ‘appraisals’ can be enough to make managers and employees break out in a cold sweat. Despite good intentions, they can be viewed as an obligatory box-ticking exercise that has no bearing on an employee’s everyday role and development.
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Investing in people and treating them well will be critical to creating a strong culture and employer brand and business leaders must not underestimate the importance of communicating their values, purpose and culture to prospective candidates.
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Every day I witness first-hand how HR helps to steer organisations’ direction of travel.
As a Senior HR Consultant, I work closely with founders and key decision-makers from organisations of all shapes and sizes – and yes, this stretches beyond conversations about hiring and firing.
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