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Duncan Lewin: How to be more assertive at work

Jul 6, 2015 | 0

Do you always make yourself heard at work? Are you always able to express yourself clearly and openly? If not, Duncan Lewin has some tips.

Duncan Lewin: Your boss pressures you – is it true?

Jun 22, 2015 | 0

Do you ever have these thoughts about your boss? And how do you react when you believe these thoughts? Stressed, anxious, irritable, unhappy? Do you gossip about them to others? Spend your lunchtimes job hunting? Dread Mondays?

Helena Parry: Are we addressing the real diversity challenge?

Apr 18, 2013 | 4

The debate around women in the boardroom has continued to rage once again, with the latest report...

Teresa Budworth: Permit to work, not to fall ill

Apr 11, 2013 | 0

Whenever we think of health and safety we tend to think about employees. But what about others who...

Helena Parry: Diversity – What is Really Holding us back?

Mar 14, 2013 | 0

As the diversity debate continues to rage across the global business landscape, it strikes me that...

Teresa Budworth: Feeling a bit awkward? Help is on its way!

Mar 13, 2013 | 0

Let’s face it, it can feel a little bit awkward talking to people about their health problems....

Helena Parry: How can an organisation embrace diversity within an emerging talent programme?

Feb 1, 2013 | 0

The diversity agenda often focuses on the areas which many managers are more familiar with – women...

Richard Prime: 2013 – a great year for business

Jan 18, 2013 | 0

Last year was a great year for start-ups: the total number of enterprises launched in the UK...

Teresa Budworth: Check your waste, it may contain a life

Dec 20, 2012 | 0

A few months ago a homeless man from Merseyside was tragically killed after climbing into a...

HR and OD must get used to ‘interesting times’

Dec 20, 2012 | 0

The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has launched its annual HR Year Ahead publication, a...

Richard Prime: A recruiter’s wishlist

Dec 12, 2012 | 0

Recruitment is not for the faint hearted. It’s a fast paced, demanding career choice but it promises great rewards to those who thrive in its competitive environment. There are attractive benefits to the job, and...