Corporate language (or jargon) is constantly changing. Jargon can refer to phrases, terms or acronyms that are used within a business, a profession or an industry. Certainly, getting to grips with the company jargon can help someone to settle, connect and feel more relaxed amongst their peers – which is why most of us start …
I remember my dad going through a ‘mid-life crisis’. He regularly bought new things. A newer, bigger car, a boat, a better TV, a computer. As a family, we laughed about his obsession with bright, shiny new toys. Thankfully, it only lasted a few years, and I learned a lot about cars in that time! …
Andropause or male menopause: why do men go through a mid-life crisis? Read More »
In recent years, there has been increasing awareness and discussion about the prevalence and harmful impact of toxic workplace cultures. A toxic workplace culture is one where behaviours and practices undermine the wellbeing and productivity of employees. It can manifest in various ways, sometimes quite overtly including harassment, bullying, discrimination, micromanagement, but often it’s covert …
Toxic Culture, it’s just not even worth the pain! Read More »
In January 2023, the UK government rejected a proposal to include menopause as a protected characteristic, warning of “unintended consequences which may inadvertently create new forms of discrimination, for example, discrimination risks towards men suffering from long-term medical conditions or eroding existing protections.” It also said it would not launch a consultation on amending the …
Should menopause be a protected characteristic? Apparently not. Read More »
‘It is time to accept that it’s not the women that we need to change [in order to achieve gender diversity at board level] but it is the culture that needs to change, to one that accommodates and supports the other 50% of the talent pool.’ The Female FTSE Board Report 2022, Cranfield and EY. …
Career cushioning is the latest buzz term following the ‘Great Resignation’ and ‘Quiet Quitting’ and essentially it means creating a safety net around your career no matter your current situation. ‘Career cushioning’… it makes me think of having a trampoline that you can fall onto and bounce back up from – often higher than the …
We are in for a lot of change over the coming year or two. Of course, some companies will do well out of a recession whilst others won’t. One thing is for sure, HR / People teams will play a dominant role in most organisations while they reshape or resize for the future. Having sight …
Change is a comin’, are you flexible enough to adapt? Read More »
Have you ever been in a room full of people, presenting something important and completely forgotten your words?
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a campaign I can’t ignore because it’s personal to me. My husband’s mum died of it not long ago and, forget the jokes, I really got on with my mother-in-law. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects millions of us globally and that number is on the rise. It can’t be …
World Alzheimer’s Day – it’s time to be educated Read More »
It’s no surprise that we’ve been coaching so many women recently who are looking at alternative career options. There is no possible way, as working parents, we can work in traditional settings where we’re expected to be online, working 9am-5pm (give or take a few hours) Monday to Friday. Of course, a lot of organisations …
Working Parents Need Compassionate Leaders (now more than ever) Read More »
