Wellbeing at work
Beauty Bias In The Workplace: Does It Exist, And What Does It Mean For The Rest Of Us?
It probably comes as no surprise that attractive people experience a fair few advantages in life. They’re often viewed as more trustworthy and honest, experience greater levels of confidence, and – naturally – tend to have little trouble finding romantic partners. What you might not realise, however, is that these advantages also transfer to the…
Read MoreIs Unlimited Time Off A Scam?
Burnout and stress is a huge problem in today’s workplaces. According to a recent largescale survey, 59% of millennials report experiencing burnout, along with similar levels of Gen Z. It’s no wonder then, that unlike generations before them, millennial and Gen Z workers are increasingly prioritising work-life balance, and flocking to employers that respect the…
Read MoreCould Your Accent Stop You Getting A Job?
For a small island nation, it’s incredible just how many accents the UK is home to. Although an exact number is hard to gauge, experts put the figure somewhere around 37. Ranging from “traditional” accents such as Geordie, Brummie or Cockney to newer accents such as Estuary English and British Asian English, accents can reflect…
Read MoreShould Banter Be Banned At Work?
The word ‘banter’ is older than you’d think. Believed to have originated in London as street slang to refer to aggressive exchanges intended to demean and ridicule, it later acquired a friendlier meaning more akin to the type of good-natured teasing we associate with the term today. Despite its historic etymology, the term only really…
Read MoreBreast Cancer And Working Life: Coping With Both
Being diagnosed with cancer is a terrifying time. Not only are you forced to deal with concerns about health and wellbeing, there’s also the inevitable fears about how those around you will cope, and whether you’ll ever truly be the same again. As part of our #WomensWellnessAtWork campaign, we wanted to take a look at…
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