Entrepreneurs who struggle to recognise and make sense of their own emotions are less likely to feel attached to their businesses and less committed to achieving their goals, particularly in high-stress periods, according to new research from the University of Bath School of…
I think this is the toughest job market in a generation. But in my experience, the bigger problem isn’t the market. It’s that a lot of very capable senior people are still playing the old game, and the rules have changed. For most of my career, being senior meant being the…
Job satisfaction in Britain has fallen to its lowest recorded level, while less than half of working-age adults now say they would ideally like to work full-time, according to new research suggesting a growing disconnect between what employees want from their jobs and what…
A good proportion of workplace investment is driven by a relatively small number of events prompting change. That could be when a lease approaches expiry, a business relocates, an organisation outgrows its existing premises or a landlord identifies the need to reposition an…
Increasingly, companies look to demonstrate meaningful social impact through their CSR, ESG and employee engagement programmes. And, partnering with a charity delivers a “win, win” for all parties, as it gives employees and customers a cause to align to, and the cause exposure…
The family home and pension pots take centre stage in financial discussions for many separating couples. Yet for anyone working in sectors where pay includes performance bonuses or company shares, these extras can easily represent as much value as the property itself. A bonus…
A major new study of workplace experience has found that offices are failing to meet the needs of employees with disabilities and health conditions, younger workers enjoy a better experience than older colleagues, almost a quarter of workplace investments make things worse, and…
The Design Guild Mark is calling on British designers and UK-based design practices to put their best work forward. Entries for the 2027 edition are now open in three categories: Furniture, Lighting and Interior Design Elements. Established in 2008 by The Furniture Makers’…