With the latest Gallup report showing the UK as having only 10% of workers as being ‘highly engaged’, it raises the question of just how do we show employees how much they’re appreciated? We know how important managers are to people’s experiences of work, but Gallup also shares how managersContinue Reading

Hikers can enjoy some of Europe’s best long-distance footpaths here in the UK, but you don’t have to walk each entire trail in one go.  You can cover the section that most appeals, or that’s closest, or work your way along the path over several trips, known as section-hiking. OrContinue Reading

Open-plan offices, heralded for fostering collaboration and flexibility, can be fraught environments for employees with conditions like ADHD and autism. As the prevalence of ADHD and related conditions rises, employers face mounting pressure to provide tailored support to affected employees. However, the trend toward open-plan offices, accelerated by the pandemic’sContinue Reading

New analysis shows that up to 1.6 million pensioners are expected to fall into the income tax net within four years due to stealth raids by the Conservative government, marking a significant surge in taxpaying elders. The freeze on the income tax threshold, which determines the point at which individualsContinue Reading

A consortium of high-net-worth individuals, spearheaded by Justin King, former chief executive of J Sainsbury, has raised £50 million to pursue acquisitions within the premium restaurant sector. Named Hestia Hospitality, after the Greek goddess symbolising home and hospitality, the consortium aims to target £100 million in revenues within three years.Continue Reading