Advice and Opinion - November 2022
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Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2022 by Editorial Team — No comments
It is common knowledge that drunk, drugged, or distracted drivers pose a danger to themselves and others on the road. But tired motorists, who tend to be overlooked when thinking about unsafe driving, are just as perilous. Indeed, collisions caused by drowsy drivers are 50% more likely to result in death or serious injuries. This is because, if dozing, the person at the wheel doesn’t have the ...
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Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2022 by Editorial Team — No comments
There are many factors to consider when it comes to staff turnover – but while some may be inevitable, such as retirement, a change in career, or even moving away, others can be controlled. Employee wellbeing experts Loopin have highlighted six of the major factors in the workplace that could lead to a high staff turnover, from lack of opportunities and purpose, to overworked employees, all of ...
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Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 by Liz Ward, Director of Programmes, Stonewall — No comments
Football fans around the world are currently gearing up for the 2022 Men’s World Cup, which is only days away. With all the brilliant support we’ve had for our Rainbow Laces campaign , we’re feeling sporty too – but this time of excitement has been shadowed by huge concern for the welfare of LGBTQ+ players and fans alike. The decision to host the World Cup in Qatar has already faced wide ...
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Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 by Ian Thomas — No comments
An estimated 1.79 million migrant workers were in the UK in June 2022. As the world becomes increasingly globalised, businesses find themselves with an increasingly international workforce. In fact, according to a report by the Migration Policy Institute, the number of migrant workers globally has quadrupled since 1970. Immigration legislature and the government’s measures in this regard continue ...
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Posted on Sunday, November 6, 2022 by Dominic Fitch — No comments
A good manager knows how to motivate their team. However, not every manager has the same style. This can vary by industry, as well as being dependant on the age and skill level of your employees or your personal attitudes to work. Two developed theories of managerial style are the X and Y theories developed by social psychologist Douglas McGregor in his book The Human Side of Enterprise. Since ...
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Posted on Saturday, November 5, 2022 by Simon Johnson — No comments
Your LinkedIn profile could be under scrutiny by potential employers at any given moment. Whether you’ve just applied for a job and an employer is digging for dirt, or one of your clients is having a browse, there’s always someone watching. And thanks to the private browsing mode, you may never be aware they were even on your profile. So, of course, it’s essential to not treat your LinkedIn as a ...
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Posted on Saturday, November 5, 2022 by Rachel Evans — No comments
Body language is an essential part of our communication mix, and technological developers are realising that. Just like voice recognition is become integral to our devices, body language is on the same track. Earlier this year, Google revealed its new and innovative project: a Soli radar that reads body language . Using electromagnetic waves to pick up on subtle human body language and movements, ...
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Posted on Saturday, November 5, 2022 by Simon Johnson — No comments
Gender gaps start in early childhood and only increase as young girls grow up. From a young age, girls who show leadership traits are called bossy . They can be discouraged from pursuing traditionally “male” subjects at school and therefore further and higher education. Women who graduate from university step straight into the gender pay gap . The percentage of women at senior management and ...