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Tuesday, 21st March, is International Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day. Established by the UN in 1966 to focus on the “urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination.” During this blog, we'll explore the types of discrimination and how to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

If you've ever questioned the importance of making life at work more joyful, this blog is for you! Be mindful. Be grateful. Be kind - that's the International Day of Happiness message. Read on to explore the advantages of embedding mindfulness, gratitude and kindness into your workplace.

An enviable employee value proposition, high levels of employee engagement and an excellent record of employee retention are all signs that you’re on your way to becoming an employer of choice. Recruiting new skills is lengthy and expensive – a considerable financial risk. Retaining your people and quickly attracting top talent are drivers for a thriving business. Read on to discover how to become an employer of choice.

You’ve probably heard of the Cycle to Work Scheme, but do you know how it works? There are benefits for you and your employees to enjoy. It's the easy-to-embed, fully managed scheme that boosts your employees' physical and financial health. Read on to discover the opportunities our Cycle to Work scheme can open up for your business.

This year, International Women's Day is teaching us to 'Embrace Equity'. What is equity? Why does it matter? How do we embed equity into our workplaces? Read on to discover how to create more opportunities for your people to thrive.

It's National Careers Week! Are you in the best postin to appeal to fresh talent? How about retaining the loyal workforce you already have? Read on to discover the best ways to attract, nurture, and retain the best people for your business.

Reward and recognition are crucial to your people strategy, creating happy and engaged employees. Employee incentives, when done right, are a powerful way to help your people and business reach their true potential. Read on to discover three employee incentive ideas that help your people and business thrive.

Would you class your workplace as a 'high-trust organisation'? Is trust something you've considered recently? The cost-of-living crisis and war for talent are keeping us busy, but we shouldn't overlook the power of trust. Read on to discover why trust matters and how you can embed it into your business.

Do you already run an apprentice scheme? Or are you considering whether it's the right thing for your business? Read on to discover how nurturing apprentices creates opportunities for your business and how to give and get the most so everyone thrives.

What are the absenteeism rates in your business like? Are you concerned? There are several causes of high absenteeism rates. During this blog, we'll detail the steps to take to identify the potential issues in your business and the steps to take to turn them around.

Employee carers are under considerable strain, trying to maintain a career and earn a salary whilst also looking after those in their care. Some juggle both or take a break; others give up work entirely. Avoid losing your talent by providing employee carers with the support they need. Read on to discover how to make life more joyful for the carers in your business.

When engagement and uptake are high, your employee benefits offering is an investment, and you can measure the ROI in various ways. Read on to discover why your uptake may be low and how you can turn things around to benefit of your people and business.

Discrimination comes in many forms, and it's often unintentional. Education is essential. Support is vital. Read on to discover the importance of being an ally in the workplace and beyond and how you can create an inclusive, welcoming, and safe workplace for all.

Whenever the word ‘green’ is used, most people immediately think of the environment – recycling, carbon emissions, etc., which certainly play a part, but what being green encompasses goes beyond that.
Businesses are now being encouraged to incorporate responsibility, health, and prosperity for all as part of green engagement strategies. Read on to green is engaging.

Employee benefits are an investment in your people. To be sustainable in the long term, they need to be cost-effective for your business. Read on to explore how to create an employee benefits offering that provides the best support for your people and the best value for money.