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Navigating Key Employment Changes in the UK: A Guide for Families
As April 2024 approaches, families across the UK are preparing for significant shifts in employment legislation that could directly...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
Will the EHRC guidance have a significant impact on employees?
Transitioning through menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life, often accompanied by a myriad of physical and emotional...
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Feb 27, 20243 min read
Recognising the Signs: When It's Time for a Career Change
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting my God-Mother while she delivered a thought-provoking sermon to her Methodist congregation. Her...
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Feb 20, 20243 min read
Resilience during life changes
These past few weeks have presented significant challenges for me. As a woman navigating perimenopause, I've encountered difficulties in...
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Feb 12, 20244 min read
The importance of Passion, when considering a career change.
Over the past year, I've ventured into a career transition where passion has been at the forefront of my exploration. For years, I...
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Feb 6, 20243 min read
Navigating Career Transitions: The Importance of Retraining and Upskilling in the Tech Industry
As the way we work, our industries and companies continue to change rapidly in line with our evolving society, so do our requirements of...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
Unlocking Potential: Supporting seasoned workers to reskill
With an ageing population and the resurgence of over-50s returning to the office, employers are increasingly needing to rethink...
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Jan 23, 20243 min read
Menopause and Depression: Understanding the Connection
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and is something that we need to address in...
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Jan 16, 20243 min read
Navigating Career Transitions in the New Year: New Year, New Career
2023 was a year of profound change for me. A perimenopausal diagnosis, coupled with the early termination of my fourth contract in just...
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Jan 9, 20243 min read
The Evolution of Work: From Employee to Entrepreneur
There has been a gradual but substantive increase in the number of people moving from the stability of the 9-5 paid employment contract...
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Dec 26, 20233 min read
Navigating the Future Workplace: Gen Z, AI, and the Manager's Crucial Role in Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of the workplace, the fusion of Generation Z (Gen Z) talent and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
The Timeless Relevance of Emotional Intelligence Across Generations in the Workplace
In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, success isn't solely determined by technical expertise or academic achievements....
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Dec 12, 20233 min read
Gen Z Employees and Sick Leave: Unpacking the Trends
In recent years, the workplace landscape has been evolving, and with it, the behaviour of different generations in the workforce....
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Nov 28, 20233 min read
Clash of the Generations
In a rapidly evolving work landscape, the challenges faced by organisations are as diverse as the workforce itself. Recently, I had the...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
Managing Your Finances During a Career Change: Expert Tips and Strategies
Managing Your Finances During a Career Change
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Nov 13, 20234 min read
Why It's Important That Employers Consider Employee Life Transitions
Employee life transitions are pivotal moments that occur throughout an individual's career journey. These transitions can encompass...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
How Employees Can Support Women Going Through Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase of life that women experience, often during their midlife years. It brings about various physical and...
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
Navigating Work-Life Transitions: A Pathway to Professional Growth
Work-life transitions are inevitable and often mark significant milestones in our careers. Whether it's starting a new job, switching...
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
Why is it that employers should be aware of work life transitions?
Work-life transitions are inevitable in today's dynamic professional landscape. Whether it's changing careers, pursuing further...
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Sep 12, 20232 min read
Strategies for Resolving Intergenerational Tension in a 4 Generational Workplace.
Strategies for Resolving Intergenerational Tension in a 4 Generational Workplace
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Jul 21, 20233 min read
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