International Women’s Day 2024 – Recognising Inequality
International Women’s Day 2024 – Celebrating Top Women In Business It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate just how far women have come in the entrepreneurship world. At the moment, we’ve seen more women in work than ever, yet we are still seeing inequality in pay, with women still having a 14.5%…
LGBTQ+ History Month | Designing An Inclusive Workplace
They say variety is the spice of life. If we were all the same, the world would be a very dull place. Just as diversity adds colour to our world, inclusive workplaces add colour to the world of work. This allows not only employees but also businesses and wider society to shine. This LQBTQ+ History…
Are You An Accidental Manager | UK’s Lack Of Management Training
Are You An Accidental Manager? You wouldn’t expect someone with no training to carry out a lifesaving operation on a patient. The idea is unthinkable. But in the UK, there are thousands of people taking on managerial positions in organisations without any formal training or guidance. In recent years, we have seen the rise of…
Blue Monday
Employee Absence and Sickness In January, employee absence and sickness challenges peak, straining many businesses. Annual leave requests double, and instances of lateness or sickness triple, creating a demanding month with undeniable impacts on your bottom line and administrative workload. As if that’s not enough, brace yourself for Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day…
Unsung Female Heroes In Britain – Women In Business
Unsung Female Heroes In Britain – Women In Business Britain is full of inspirational women doing amazing things in the world of business. There are more female entrepreneurs in Britain than ever before. In fact, in 2022, over 150,000 new companies were established in the UK by female entrepreneurs, twice as many as in 2018….
Honouring the Heroines Of The UK’s Civil Rights Movement
Black History Month – Honouring the Heroines Of The UK’s Civil Rights Movement The theme for Black History Month 2023 is ‘Celebrating our Sisters,’ honouring the contributions of black women across the world in tackling racism, sexism and inequality. To mark Black History Month, we’re shining the spotlight on some incredible women who have had…
Bridging The Gap: Why Professional Courses Need Reform
Bridging The Gap: Why Professional Courses Need Reform Big change is on the horizon for professional training courses in the UK. Following years of funding cuts and reduced participation, the government seems focused on ensuring that adults have access to high-quality and relevant professional development courses wherever they are in their careers. There are plans…
The Future Of Funding For Adult Education | Adult Education Budget
Government funding for adult education has suffered significant cuts over the last decade. According to the Institute of Fiscal Studies, government spending on adult education and apprenticeships has fallen by 38% between 2010-11 and 2020-21. In the last six months, we’ve seen several major players in the adult education and skills sector go out of…
Inclusive Workplaces: How To Support Young LGBT+ Employees
Heading into the world of work for the first time is a big step for any young person. But imagine if you felt that you had to hide your true self to not only get a job but also to avoid suffering prejudice and bullying once you have found one. Sadly, that is the reality…
Exploring Career Pathways: Unlocking Opportunities Beyond University
Exploring Career Pathways: Unlocking Opportunities Beyond University Have you chosen which university you’re going to attend? What are you going to study at university? Have you secured any internships yet? Students in the UK are often bombarded with questions about their career pathways, especially around this time of year. And this can often feel overwhelming….
