Advice and Opinion - May 2024

  • How can businesses deal with so-called 'loud quitters' and 'rage applying'?

    Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2024 by Gary ClarkNo comments

    According to new statistics, two in five UK employees are changing jobs before the end of the year, with the demand for hybrid roles being a key driving force in their desire to move. The concept of ‘Job Hopping’ – in which young workers rapidly move from post to post to improve pay and progression – is becoming increasingly common amongst Gen Z with disruptive consequences for businesses. Gary ...

  • Freedom Fatigue: How Can Companies Retain Their 50+ Workforce?

    Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by Gary ClarkNo comments

    Supporting your workforce includes managing the happiness and satisfaction of all ages, including those who have been on staff the longest. But with the current “silver drain,” there is concern that the older workforce will no longer find the same enjoyment in work as they once did. In fact, the unemployment rate for people aged 50 to 64 has increased in the last year. As the workforce ages, with ...

  • Three Ways to Support Employee Sleep in the Workplace

    Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 by EditorialNo comments

    It’s estimated that adults between 18 and 65 should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night. However, according to data from Nuffield Health in its 2023 ‘Healthier Nation Index’, the average amount of hours has dropped to 5.91 throughout Britain, down from 6.11 in 2022 and 6.19 in 2021. Even more concerning is that only 36% of respondents said that they considered the sleep they get as ...

  • Unlocking Wellbeing and Productivity: The Transformative Power of Gratitude

    Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by EditorialNo comments

    In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where stress and pressure often dominate our daily routines, the simple act of practising gratitude can be a game-changer. Gratitude, the practice of recognising and appreciating the good things in our lives, has profound effects on both our wellbeing and productivity. By unlocking the transformative power of gratitude, we can foster a more positive ...

  • Why Accessibility MUST Be a Priority for Industries to Unlock an Underserved Market in 2024

    Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 by EditorialNo comments

    Accessibility has finally become a top priority for progressive customer-facing industries in their 2024 strategies. Not only is it a moral imperative to ensure that the more than 16 million people identified as disabled and their families can access products and services, but it also opens up opportunities for businesses to capitalise on a disability market that has historically been ...