The Good, The Bad, and The Comfies! A Reality Check on Remote Working

The recent BBC Panorama episode “Should we still be working from home?” has thrown a spotlight on one of the most contentious workplace debates of our time. Since Covid-19 transformed our working patterns, we’ve seen an unprecedented shift in how Britain works – but as the dust settles, some uncomfortable truths are emerging.

While the Office for National Statistics reports that 13% of UK workers now never commute to work, there’s a growing disconnect between what employees want and what businesses actually need to thrive. The conversation seems to have shifted from “how can we make this work?” to “this is how I want to work” – often without considering the broader implications for business operations, team dynamics, and long-term sustainability.

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Ready to Meet Your New Favourite Podcast? Say Hello To HR Unboxed!

Let’s be honest – when someone mentions HR, your eyes might start to glaze over. But hold that thought! HR Unboxed is here to spice things up and (dare we say it?) make HR actually fun to learn about.

Join me and Faye as we run through our HR horror stories, talk about practical policies and have a laugh whilst doing it! Episodes 1-5 are available for you to listen to, now!

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The Complexities of Employment in Business Today

In the ever-changing landscape of employment, small businesses often find themselves navigating a maze of regulations, perceptions, and challenges. With increasing media coverage of “bad” employers and a constant stream of changes in employment law, it’s no wonder that some business owners hesitate when it comes to hiring.

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Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone to Success

We’ve all faced it at one point or another: the sinking feeling of failure, the disappointment when things don’t go as planned. But what if we shift our perspective and see failure not as a dead-end, but as an opportunity for growth and learning? That’s right – failure can be your greatest teacher and a stepping stone to success.

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How a mentor can help you progress your HR career

One of the things I get asked often, is how did I progress my career?

I started my working life as a Travel Agent and selling holidays on the high street, I made a move into HR as an HR administrator, and now I run my own multi-award winning business which is a dream come true.

The answer I give is – I did not achieve this dream alone!

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