A lack of awareness and understanding of neurodiversity means it has rarely been considered in the design of workplace processes, management practices, environments or in the way work is organised. The norms and ways of working that emerge may therefore suit some but not others – perhaps as many as up to 20% of people who identify as neurodivergent in some…
Mothers, fathers and partners, including same-sex partners and adoptive parents have statutory rights to maternity, paternity leave, adoption and shared parental leave, writes the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). Other important ‘family-friendly’ measures include unpaid parental leave, time off for emergencies involving dependents and the right to request flexible working. Many employers…
Today is World Mental Health Day, the perfect time to talk about work-life balance. A healthy work-life balance will mean different things to us all. It’s not so much about splitting your time 50/50 between work and leisure but making sure you feel fulfilled and content in both areas of your life. A healthy balance…
‘Employee voice’ is the way people communicate their views to their employer and influence matters that affect them at work. For employers, effective voice (often just called ‘voice’) contributes to building trust with employees, innovation, productivity and organisational improvement. For employees, self-expression in voice often results in feeling valued, increased job satisfaction, greater influence and…
Find out why we celebrate Pride and how workplaces can use this time of the year as an opportunity to promote inclusion. Published by the fantastic Inclusive Employers – click to read more about them. Many of you will have had plans to celebrate and take action on LGBTQ+ inclusion as part of Pride Month…
Research of 2,000 working parents with children aged 2-17 revealed the industries most likely to ease the struggle of parenting, with popular benefits including flexible hours and working from home. Childcare and counselling careers are the most ‘family friendly’ jobs, according to parents. Other professions considered good for new parents include accounting, being a teaching…
It’s only natural – when we are all busy focused on shopping for presents, writing cards and preparing for the Christmas period, thinking about your career isn’t going to be the priority. But having said that, many of us often find ourselves twiddling our thumbs at some point during Christmas and New Year, so it…
Take a listen to the latest podcast in CIPD’s fantastic series. Statistics on men’s health are concerning: men account for three-quarters of premature deaths from heart disease, are twice as likely to die from drug or alcohol abuse and three times more likely to die from suicide. In part, due to unhelpful ideas about what…
Mental health problems at work are common. At least one in six workers is experiencing common mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. You might not be talking about it, because mental health is still a taboo subject, and many people feel scared and confused about confronting the issue at work. But there are small,…