Practical ways to reduce employee stress Workplace stress is a common challenge for businesses across industries, and it’s a growing issue in the UK. Stress accounts for a significant portion of absenteeism and reduced productivity, costing the UK economy billions […]
What’s wrong with employee wellbeing?
Where are we going wrong with employee wellbeing? There is a global crisis in staff health and wellbeing right now, particularly with regards to mental health. In a year, the average UK business loses 128 working days to staff sickness, and workplace […]
We need to have some tough conversations
It’s been a big month. America has a new (ish) President Elect. The UK has a new Leader of the Opposition. And both these elections have shown just how deep the divides in the public consciousness have grown. With strong […]
The Empathy Crisis Stalling Progress On Inclusion
The need for empathy is central to working on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Which is why it’s so troubling that in our work, we all see a lack of empathy from many people. We share comments with each other of […]
The real reason you’re resisting diversity and inclusion work
The real reason you’re resisting diversity and inclusion work Written by Katerina Everard, Community Engagement Executive Improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace takes time, effort and money, and whilst some businesses are more than willing to make it a […]
Businesses must respond to far-right violence in the UK
Far-right violence is sweeping the UK, and business leaders cannot turn a blind eye. If you are a UK employer, you need to be aware that some of your employees are frightened right now. Many employees from ethnic minority groups […]
Why People Think Diversity and Inclusion Training Doesn’t Actually Work
Now I know what you’re thinking… What an odd thing to say as a company whose main purpose is working with organisations on diversity and inclusion. Hear us out…
From niche to newsworthy: PR tips for diverse and inclusive businesses
Guest blog by By Flo Powell, Joint MD at Midnight Communications I’m a firm believer that no good idea has come from a room full of the same type of person. Most of us intuitively understand that a diversity and […]
Where Do Most Diversity and Inclusion Projects Go Wrong?
Katerina Everard, Community Engagement Executive at Watch This Sp_ce You’ve got the checklist, you’ve got the goals, but do you have the momentum to put it into action? Starting a diversity and inclusion project for your company requires more than […]
How inclusion improves staff health and wellbeing
Did you know that inclusion improves staff health and wellbeing? Employee wellbeing has gradually been working its way up leadership priority lists for a while now, but nothing brings the impact of staff health, or the lack of it, into […]