Endometriosis is not a term discussed in most conference rooms, but it impacts the bottom line of every business in every industry. Experienced by roughly 1 in 10 women, it’s a condition in which endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus. And it’s something all Human Resources departments need to...
Despite current efforts, female health and menstruation can often feel like a stigmatised subject in a place of work. It is important that we recognise the struggles of those living and working with Endometriosis, which starts with businesses embracing a wider understanding of the condition and how it affects their...
Employer branding is increasingly the most important tool in attracting a diverse and high quality range of employees. Following recent years, financial stability is no longer a certainty, and your employees face a world of pandemic, economic crisis and global unrest; likely tired and anxious about their future. With this...
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. As employers, IWD is a good opportunity to reflect on your company’s commitment to equality in the workplace and to celebrate the achievements of the women in your teams. Honouring...
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Embracing Equity.” According to the IWD organisation, the goal of the 2023 theme is “to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.” The difference between equality and...
Today marks the launch of a new report we’ve been working on with our partners at the Rewards and Employee Benefits Association (REBA). The report ‘Examining inclusive wellbeing in the workplace’ seeks to uncover current and future HR objectives, as well as organisational risks – with a view to understanding...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual event on March 8th, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. This day not only honours the progress that has been made towards achieving gender equality and equity, but also serves as a call to action...
Did you know that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on exec teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile? Despite this, according to the Women in the Workplace Report from McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, women make up only 21%...
As an HR professional or employer, you’re always on the lookout for ways to support and retain your employees. With women of menopausal age now making up the fastest-growing demographic of the UK workforce, there is increasing recognition of the impact menopause has on women’s wellbeing. Creating a supportive work...
Offering robust parental leave for new parents is considered standard these days at any employer of choice. But introduce the idea of period or menstrual leave, and you’ll often hear crickets. This is despite the fact that about 40% of people who have periods report that their menstrual pain is...
As we move further into 2023, many company leaders are likely reflecting on the past year and reevaluating their HR strategy—especially in terms of their company policies and employee handbooks. Recent global events have increased the need for important HR policies like COVID-19 leave, work-from-home or flexible work policies, further-reaching...
As it stands, just over half of organisations take a strategic approach to employee wellbeing, yet fewer than 20% of employees are actually enrolled on physical wellbeing offerings. Why? Well, there are a number of pretty straightforward reasons—chief among them are that oftentimes, employers, leaders and HR teams simply don’t...
