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Mental health support at work has never been more visible. But are organisations really listening to what employees are telling them? This World Mental Health Day, we look beyond awareness to what needs to happen next.

October is ADHD Awareness Month. But awareness is only the starting point. This article explores what managers need to know about ADHD at work, from common misconceptions to practical ways of creating a more supportive and inclusive workplace.

The right to disconnect is changing how organisations think about working hours, digital communication and employee wellbeing. Explore what employers need to know and how healthier boundaries around work can support a more sustainable approach to working.

Better employee engagement does not always start with doing more. Sometimes, it starts with looking deeper at what is shaping employees’ experience.

Employee engagement has become one of the most talked about topics in the workplace. But what if the biggest barrier to engagement isn't motivation, recognition or wellbeing initiatives? This blog explores why trust may be the foundation that organisations are overlooking.

AI is transforming how we work. But behind the productivity gains and efficiency metrics, a quieter story is unfolding, one that plays out in the day-to-day experience of the people doing the work. The Assumption We Keep Getting Wrong When organisations talk about AI and their people, the conversation tends to go one of two ways. Either AI is the villain, stealing jobs, dehumanising work, turning employees into data points or it's the hero, freeing workers from repetitive tas

Most workplaces already have return to work procedures in place. There are absence policies. Return to work meetings. Occupational health referrals. Phased return arrangements. Risk assessments. In some cases, workplace adjustments are considered under the Equality Act 2010, particularly where an employee’s condition may meet the definition of a disability. On paper, many organisations are doing what they are supposed to do. But returning to work after sickness absence is not

Rebranding Stress We have all been there: five minutes before a major presentation, a high-stakes board meeting, or a crucial negotiation. Your heart is hammering, your palms are clammy, and your breath is shallow. The most common advice we receive in these moments is: "Just take a deep breath and calm down." But according to research from Harvard Business School, that advice might be sabotaging your performance. The Science of Anxiety Reappraisal Harvard researche

Recent changes to employment law are not happening in isolation. They are landing at a time when the workforce is already under significant pressure. Sickness absence is rising and long term illness is increasing. Current data indicates that approximately 2.8 million people in the UK are currently economically inactive due to long term illness. For employers, this is not abstract. It is already affecting recruitment, retention, and day to day team capacity. The Employment R

What teams are showing you long before things become a formal concern Most workplace challenges don’t begin with a crisis. They begin quietly, almost imperceptibly, woven into the rhythm of everyday work. It might be a team member who seems a little more withdrawn than usual. A sense of low level frustration that keeps resurfacing in conversations. Or a general tiredness that gradually becomes part of the atmosphere, rather than something anyone questions. On their own, t

I think it is safe to say we have officially moved past the era of “asking AI a question.” In 2026, we are assigning AI a role . The shift from Generative AI (chatting) to Agentic AI (doing) means your new colleague isn't just a tab in your browser, it is an autonomous agent that can book meetings, negotiate with vendors, and draft entire project cycles while you sleep. But as organisations continue to invest in new technology, the human side of work is often being overlook

There’s a version of leadership many women live with that no one puts in the job description. It’s the subtle “gearing up” before certain meetings. The internal checklist before you speak. The quiet decision to sound steadier, sharper, more certain than you feel, because you already know how the room can read you. I sometimes refer to it as armour. Not because women are fragile. The opposite, actually. Armour is what capable people put on when the environment teaches them tha

Many people actually value feedback from their manager. It helps you understand whether you are heading in the right direction, whether your work is landing as intended, and whether there is anything you could be doing differently. Good feedback can create clarity, reassurance and a sense of openness. It can also prevent small issues from growing into bigger ones when they are addressed early. However, how feedback is delivered matters just as much as the intention behind it

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