Bereavement can be one of the most challenging topics to handle at work, but knowing how to sensitively help colleagues during this traumatic period can be crucial. Gemma Bullivant specialises in grief support coaching and workshops for employees and managers. She says when an individual
Three-quarters of public sector workers would be more likely to stay in a job that allowed remote or hybrid working, a study has found. The report, published by the Open University and Public Sector Executive (PSE), said hybrid or remote working made organisations more attractive across
The pandemic made bereavement a sad reality for many. Bereavement can be one of the most challenging topics to handle at work, but knowing how to sensitively help colleagues during this traumatic period can be crucial. Gemma Bullivant, a freelance executive coach, specialises in grief
In the final step of the government’s ‘Living with Covid’ plan, from tomorrow (1 April) universal free Covid testing will end in England. Although some free testing will continue through April in Scotland and Northern Ireland, testing will only be provided in England for the most
Nearly half of black women working in professional jobs believe there will be times during their careers when they will be overlooked for promotions they are qualified for, a survey has found. The poll, conducted by the Black Women in Leadership (BWIL) network, found 45
Four in five jobseekers say they are less likely to apply for a job if the advert doesn’t specify a salary, research has revealed, leading to calls for better transparency over pay during the recruitment process. The poll, conducted by recruitment site Reed, found that
Reskilling staff can create cost savings of nearly £50,000 per employee compared to bringing in new talent, research has found. A report from the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) and PwC UK has found that financial services firms could save up to £49,100 per employee when they
Half of UK workers say their workplace does not take reports of bullying seriously, research has found, as experts urge firms to create work cultures where staff feel safe to disclose incidents. Gemma Bullivant, HR coach and consultant, described the findings as “disappointing”. Employers have
Over after a year and a half after the Coronivarus Job Retention Scheme was first introduced, it is finally coming to an end from the 30th September. Employers can make their last claims on this date for financial support to pay the wages of staff
As more people return to the workplace, a study carried out by the University College London (poll of 3000+ working-age adults across the UK), commissioned by the Rail Delivery Group, found that 48% of people returning to the office expect to experience improvements in mental
