ISSUES AND COMMENTARY
Accommodating neurodiversity - building a diverse workforce reaps commercial gains
In the UK, it is estimated than one in seven people are neurodivergent. Catering for neurodiversity is a moral, social and economic imperative. The workplace of the future will ensure roles, environments and HR policies are designed for a diverse, blended range of human beings - and enjoy the ensuing commercial gains.
Enhance your career and business operations with the Wheel of Work
One of the most adaptable coaching tools is the Wheel, which can be used in a myriad of ways. Here’s how to put it to good use in an office environment.
How to support bereaved colleagues
Organisations need to get better at supporting bereaved colleagues. Here’s a look at some of the resources available.
National Work Life Week - does your workplace encourage balance?
National Work Life Week is underway and it’s an excellent opportunity for leaders to open up conversations about balance within the workplace.
Managing interpersonal issues in the workplace
Often the way we approach difficult characters in the office sets us and them up for failure. Here are some new approaches that managers can take to get the best out of everyone.
Employee burnout and what to do about it
Mental Health UK’s 2024 benchmark report for burnout in the UK revealed that one in five working adults needed to take time off work in the past year due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress. Organisations need to take the issue seriously.
The IoD’s proposed Code of Conduct for directors – have your say
The IoD is introducing a Code of Conduct, which while voluntary, is aimed at helping directors make responsible decisions when faced with difficult situations. One desired outcome is to rebuild trust in UK business. The Institute is seeking feedback on the Code through a consultation ending in August.
Mark Easton: The loss of trust in politics has had a visceral, devastating impact on citizens
The belief that there is one rule for us and one rule for them among the ruling classes is a cancer that is killing democracy and an issue that goes beyond good governance. This was the punchy message from Mark Easton, the BBC News Home Editor, as he opened the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland’s #Governance2024 conference.
The IoD Chartered Director Conference 2024: An insightful look at productivity and innovation
As IoD North East (North) chair I had the privilege of hosting the flagship Chartered Director Conference at Nissan in Sunderland. Here’s my welcome speech and round up for delegates
View from Labour’s Business Conference: Confidence, no complacency and a re-contracting of its relationship with mainstream media could see it win the general election
Its stronger stance with mainstream media and focus on direct engagement could win the upcoming general election for Labour