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In recent years, many companies across the globe took the time to reflect on their unconscious biases and create a Diversity & Inclusion strategy to improve equality in the workplace. However, the issue of ageism remains unsolved, as it is still viewed by many as the most socially acceptable form of discrimination. According to Age UK, over 36% of workers over 50 felt they h...

The aftermaths of the Covid-19 crisis continues to shape the way we work, learn and connect, with many industries and departments being forced to reinvent their business models. While employees adjusted to remote work and Zoom meetings, we saw new digital solutions emerge rapidly, accelerating the rise of streaming, eCommerce, or cashless transactions. Earlier this year, we ...

More than 35% of the UK's employed population worked from home at some point during the Covid-19 crisis, leading to an increase in unpaid overtime, causing a greater risk of health implications and distress. As the complaints about work-life balance and its effects on mental health are growing louder, countries across the globe are starting to recognize it as a social issue ...

The turmoil of 2020 has drastically transformed the way we work, live, and connect. Many organisations have re-evaluated their employee priorities to figure out the working arrangements that are most beneficial to all – whether they are a seasoned employee or a new hire.  Meanwhile, as some government advisors are issuing advice on salaries for remote workers and firms are r...

The contracting and interim markets took a significant hit in 2020, as contracts were being cut short during the early stages of the pandemic. Many organisations utilised their PR and external communications teams to support the internal communications division, conserve costs, and deal with the shortages caused by redundancies and furlough.  Based on our survey conducted fo...

We sat down with Andrew Harvey to discuss his background in marketing and communications and how that enabled his successful career in recruitment, ultimately taking him to the very top position of CEO at VMAGROUP.  Andrew studied Business at Bournemouth University, which sparked his interest in marketing and communications. After graduation, he worked as a Marketing and Com...

Across many industries as well as social circles, salary remains a taboo subject, with some companies going to the extremes of banning employees from discussing pay, and others relying on the possibly outdated notion that discussing money is simply rude. The conversations that do take place are both secretive and vague, often including unrealistic or inflated figures, leadin...

Whether your employees are back in the office or still work remotely, keeping connected and informed helps your business thrive. Effective communication is key to building company culture and creating channels for feedback or discussion. During the pandemic, organisations have recognised the value of internal communications and their role in keeping people engaged. But as th...

Like for most of the population, my life turned upside down in 2020. But the changes in my world had less to do with lockdown and the latest version of Covid rules, and more to do with the arrival of my first baby last summer.   Over the past year, my mind has been happily occupied with all things baby; from nappies to weaning, first steps to first words (almost!) and the et...

The opportunities of developing Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace tend to focus on improving the representation of ethnic minority groups or creating a better gender divide. But the topic of social mobility remains on the fringes of the conversion, due to the limited understanding around barriers and class perceptions.  Communications leaders often prioritise increasi...