Posts Tagged ‘workplace culture’
Workplace Bullying or Coercive Control? Why Employers Need to Pay Attention
Bullying in the workplace is often dismissed as a personality clash, a management style issue, or simply “how things get done.” But what if some of the behaviours we label as bullying are actually closer to coercive control? For employers, this distinction matters not just ethically, but legally, culturally, and commercially. It’s also important to…
Read MoreCulture When No One’s Watching
culture isn’t your values framed on the office wall. It isn’t the free biscuits in the kitchen or the team barbecue in July. Culture is what happens when people have choices, when leaders have pressure, and when nobody thinks they’re being watched.
Read MoreHelping Employers Manage World Cup Fever
Helping employers manage World Cup Fever, a guide for managers, business owners and HR. We’ve written this as a way to derisk the world cup, whilst still allowing people to enjoy it. We want to support business continuity, seeing this as an opportunity for employee engagement, and to stay within the law. Why the World…
Read MoreSupporting a Colleague who is Stressed At Work
We all have those moments at work when someone we know, a colleague, a friend, or the quiet person across the desk just doesn’t seem their usual self. Maybe they’re unusually withdrawn, snapping at tiny things, or clearly overwhelmed by the mountain of tasks ahead. You notice the signs. You want to help. But you’re not sure how to start.
Read MoreFeeling the Strain? Let’s Talk About Stress at Work
If you are feeling the strain? Let’s talk about stress at work and not because it’s stress awarness month.
April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or under pressure lately, you’re not alone. According to UK Government statistics, almost one million workers in 2024/25 reported stress, depression, or anxiety caused or worsened by their job. That’s a staggering number, and a reminder that work related stress is both common and preventable.
But here’s the good news you have more power than you might realise to manage stress, speak up, and seek support.
Read MoreWhat is the new Fair Work Agency (FWA)?
A New Era for Employment Rights: The Fair Work Agency (FWA) Arrives The UK’s workplace rights watchdog has just had a major overhaul. A brand new enforcement body, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) is now live as of 7 April 2026, and it’s set to change how employers are held accountable for pay, conditions, and…
Read MoreEssential Skills For the Working World
Stepping into the world of work – whether through an apprenticeship, internship, or full-time job – can feel overwhelming. Employers aren’t just looking for qualifications; they want individuals with the right skills to navigate the workplace effectively. But which skills matter most, and how can you develop them before you’ve got years of experience under…
Read MoreWorkplace Bullying and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A few weeks ago I (Beverly) read a LinkedIn article on workplace bullying and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I saved the link that accompanied it and have just been reading. It has flagged up a number of things for me: Thinking of these things in the context of employment law, an individual leaving an…
Read MoreImproving Company Culture
Doing this exercise helped me understand how I can work better with my team, by encouraging me to think about their drivers.
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