Advice and Opinion - January 2025

  • Thriving at Work in 2025: Embracing Your Authentic Self

    Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025 by EditorialNo comments

    In 2025, workplaces are evolving into spaces where individuality is celebrated, not just tolerated. For many professionals, especially those within the LGBTQI community, this shift creates opportunities to thrive by being true to themselves. But what does it mean to embrace authenticity at work? It’s about aligning who you are with how you show up every day and contributing to an inclusive, ...

  • Celebrating Activism and Social Change: LGBT+ History Month 2025

    Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    This February, LGBT+ History Month 2025 invites us to reflect on the incredible journey of the LGBT+ community, celebrate its resilience, and focus on the changes still needed for a more inclusive future. It is an especially momentous year, as Schools OUT UK marks its 50th anniversary and we celebrate the 20th UK LGBT+ History Month. These dual milestones offer a powerful opportunity to honour ...

  • Race Equality Week 2025: #EveryActionCounts for Real Change in the Workplace

    Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 by Ian ThomasNo comments

    The persistent reality of racial inequality in the UK is one that demands more than just acknowledgment; it demands action. This is the heart of Race Equality Week 2025, taking place from 3rd to 9th February, with the theme #EveryActionCounts . It is a theme that challenges all of us—employers, employees, and individuals—to move beyond well-meaning words and take deliberate steps toward ...

  • The AI Age: The Disruption to the UK Workforce

    Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 by EditorialNo comments

    In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction, the UK job market stands on the cusp of a monumental shift. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting that 40% of global jobs will be 'disrupted' by AI, it's time for British businesses and workers alike to brace for impact. But what does this disruption really mean for the UK's workforce, and ...