Advice and Opinion - May 2021
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Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 by Eluned Anderson — No comments
Britain is facing a crisis. Over three-quarters of young workers have experienced mental health challenges, with nearly half having experienced suicidal thoughts. This crisis has only been exacerbated by the pandemic, with young people more likely to have lost their jobs or been furloughed. This has led many to be uncertain of their future, and unsure of what comes next. This creates a vicious ...
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Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by Editorial Team — No comments
It’s safe to say the last 12 months have not been easy for people. With so much in our lives being outside of our control, often our work has proven to be a saving grace. While many people have battled through redundancy and furlough schemes since last March, for many others work has provided an outlet to keep the mind active. With such a focus on work, whether in the office, on site, or at home, ...
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Posted on Sunday, May 9, 2021 by Dionne Campbell-Mark — No comments
One of the greatest benefits of staff networks is that they provide a voice, platform or path to improve outcomes for minority groups e.g. ethnic, religious, gender, sexuality etc. They are agents of inclusion who want to help their organisation celebrate difference and make constructive use of that difference so that everyone can realise their potential. And yet, time and time again, I hear of ...