This quote has stayed with me for a long time because so much of life and leadership exists in the… Continue reading The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.
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Recognition isn’t a one size fits all.
We often talk about employee engagement, motivation and retention, but one thing that is frequently overlooked is this: people don’t… Continue reading Recognition isn’t a one size fits all.
When leadership teams pull in different directions, employees stop knowing who or what to follow.
One of the biggest risks to an organisation is not always competition, market conditions or strategy. Sometimes it’s the leadership… Continue reading When leadership teams pull in different directions, employees stop knowing who or what to follow.
A great team isn’t where the loudest voice wins – it’s where every voice is welcome.
In many teams, it can sometimes feel like the loudest voices are the ones that get heard. The ones with… Continue reading A great team isn’t where the loudest voice wins – it’s where every voice is welcome.
It’s not feedback people resist. It’s how it’s delivered.
Feedback is one of those things we all know is important but few of us are truly prepared for. In… Continue reading It’s not feedback people resist. It’s how it’s delivered.
Empathy at Work: The Courage to Care
We talk a lot about productivity, performance, and outcomes. But behind every metric, every target, and every spreadsheet, there is… Continue reading Empathy at Work: The Courage to Care
All reasonable steps, or just good intentions?
It’s easy to assume your business is small enough, modern enough, or well-intentioned enough that harassment “wouldn’t really happen here.”… Continue reading All reasonable steps, or just good intentions?
Clear policies provide strong foundations.
If you were preparing your business for a new financial year, you wouldn’t ignore your accounts until HMRC came knocking.… Continue reading Clear policies provide strong foundations.
Medical cannabis at work – what Employers need to know.
Medicinal cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, yet many employers are still unsure how to handle it… Continue reading Medical cannabis at work – what Employers need to know.
Statutory Sick Pay changes – what it means for your business.
Is your business ready for the Statutory Sick Pay changes? From 1 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes as… Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay changes – what it means for your business.
Not every problem needs an immediate fix.
At work, we’re rewarded for fixing problems, and as humans we’re naturally wired to create certainty. When things feel ambiguous,… Continue reading Not every problem needs an immediate fix.
Culture is shaped in the moments when people decide whether it’s safe to speak or easier to stay silent.
A new year often starts the same way in many organisations: fresh targets, renewed pressure and a sharp focus on… Continue reading Culture is shaped in the moments when people decide whether it’s safe to speak or easier to stay silent.