As organisations try to embed hybrid working models at the same time as improve their performance on diversity and inclusion, it’s interesting to consider the extent to which one can enable the other – how hybrid working might support minoritised groups. In a recent McKinsey study, we see that many minoritised groups share a higher-than-average […]
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Hybrid working is here to stay. But while we’ve solved many of the technological challenges faced by having team members located in multiple locations, now it’s time to move the story on and start thinking about how we can really thrive and innovate in this brave new world. That there are concerns about the pandemic-accelerated […]
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For the first year ever, an electrical vehicle is the UK’s most popular new car – the Tesla’s Model 3 taking the accolade in September this year. As 70% of all new purchased cars are company-cars, it’s cast-iron evidence that government business incentives are effective. But it brings to mind a broader issue. On the […]
What exactly is internal communication for? As an agency dedicated to just that, you’d think we’d know. Asked a year ago, we’d probably have said to ‘inform, inspire and connect’ employees. If you’re confident you’ve achieved those three things, you can be confident you’re doing your job. However, as an increasingly large roster of outwardly progressive […]
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When the Governor of the Bank of England acknowledges that working practices may never be the same again and that ‘hybrid’ working isn’t just this season’s fashionable phrase but may come close to normal for many, it’s time for us all to sit up and take notice. A combination of better tech, high rental rates […]
A strong and connecting sense of purpose has always been essential for maximising business potential. But the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief just how crucial it is in uniting teams and empowering them to navigate uncharted territories and achieve the best results. Articulating purpose to employees – a motivating drumbeat that can be felt […]
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From shelf-stackers to government loan approvers, this pandemic has seen the emergence of extraordinary heroes in ‘ordinary’ jobs. But what has helped inspire people to put their time, bodies and, sometimes, lives on the line? And what do employers do now to sustain their commitment and engagement through and beyond the crisis? One answer is purpose. […]
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Should I leave this critical Zoom meeting to calm a toddler tantrum? How long has it been since I last talked to someone face to face? How will I cope on this much money? These are just some of the concerns people have faced since COVID-19 began ravaging our bodies, our freedoms and our finances. […]
Going into lockdown was hard for many businesses; opening up is going to be even harder. Millions of people will return to their workplaces over the coming weeks, and they will find them changed places. The demands of social distancing pose significant practical considerations, and it’s vital that employers help their people navigate their way […]
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There are so many issues organisations need to address as we move from the COVID crisis to adaptation and then legacy phases, that some fundamental topics have probably been overlooked. Providing clear guidelines to employees on how to behave in the new remote-working reality is probably one of them. Videoconferencing is new to most of […]
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