Opinion
Intergenerational conversations boost LGBTQ+ rights
Anyi Hobson explores why generations working together improve the LGBTQ+ landscape There have undoubtedly been significant gains for LGBTQ+ people and causes over the years. Yet recent events indicate that there is a long way to go. The US Supreme Court has recently ruled against a Colorado State Law which requires businesses to treat same-sex couples equally on the grounds that it violates free speech. Meanwhile, Uganda’s recently passed anti-gay law (which comes with the potential of a death sentence),…
How managers can support workers with mental health problems
Spotting the early signs of mental health issues in employees is vital to ensure recovery and business success. Here Carl Jones looks at the problem and offers advice on helping people recover Society has changed rapidly in the last 20 years. Workplaces that once commanded people’s attention from 9 to 5, five days a week are now a distant memory. The pressure of modern-day living has increased due in no small part by instant access to information via the internet…
Double down on human skills as AI rises
Isobelle Grace Keith offers her thoughts on the growth of artificial intelligence and encourages us to develop our human skills There’s no denying it, large language models (LLM’s) such as Chat GPT are the topic on everybody’s lips, and LinkedIn accounts. At a World Economic Forum Annual Meeting earlier this year, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, said that a golden age of AI is under way and will redefine work as we know it. But if you think this is…
Exploring people potential
This month our resident adventurer, Sue Stockdale talks about learning opportunities on holiday It’s getting into holiday season when we have an opportunity to switch off from the stresses of day-to-day work, relax and have a change of scene. It gives us a chance to slow down which gives the brain a well-earned rest. And when we are relaxed, with no work problems to consider, the brain can make connections that we were not aware of before and give us…
How to develop happy employees
Retaining a motivated, skilled workforce demands work says Antoinette Oglethorpe and that includes focussing on all, including your best people Engaging in regular conversations with employees about their career development is important because it helps them grow professionally. Sometimes, managers worry that their employees are content where they are and don’t want anything different. One comment that is often heard is: ‘My people are happy where they are. They don’t care, they don’t want to do anything different. How do…
Examining the success of GDPR
After five years of data regulation through GDPR, TJ asks industry experts to share their thoughts on its success and look to the future The world has certainly changed since General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force five years ago. The EU’s regulatory change developed a common language for businesses to discuss data protection and privacy, prompting significant improvements in governance, awareness and monitoring regarding the use of consumer data. GDPR has also adapted to suit the needs of…
Every day is a learning day
As Learning at Work Week draws to a close we speak to five business leaders about the importance of learning in the workplace This week is Learning at Work Week – an annual event that encourages learning cultures in the workplace and shines a spotlight on the benefits of continual development. And it couldn’t come at a more important time. According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report, skills sets have changed by around 25% since 2015 and, by 2027, this…
The rise of desk bombing
Albert Robescu argues this buzz phrase highlights how disconnected we’ve become You may have heard the newly coined phrase ‘desk bombing’ which is when a colleague unexpectedly stops by your desk for a chat. The use of this term is hardly positive, suggesting that a co-worker wanting an unplanned conversation is somehow rude and selfish. But when did an unscheduled office chat suddenly become a frowned-upon part of office culture? Sadly, the very existence of the phrase ‘desk bombing’ suggests…
The consequences of gender disparities
Kelly Metcalf, head of DE&I and well-being at Fujitsu, considers women’s health and career advancement and says organisations could do better Gender inequality in the workplace is a prevalent issue that continues to pose problems for women in all industries. Despite small steps forward over the past few decades, women face numerous barriers in the workplace and find themselves underrepresented and undervalued. From the pay gap to limited career opportunities, gender disparities can manifest in a variety of ways. According…
Trust me, I’m a leader
Accepting you can’t please everyone is at the core of becoming a good leader says John McLachlan as he explores the importance of trust in leadership Pretty much any book or article you read about leadership glorifies trust as an essential trait. The challenge however, as many leaders working in the real world will testify, is being trusted by a wide range of people, who may have different interpretations of what trust means to them and therefore what they expect…
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