It’s estimated that 15-20% of the UK’s population is neurodivergent, that’s 1 in 5 of your team whose brain functions differently from others. An effective leader is increasingly recognising the importance of inclusivity and accommodation for all employees, including those who are neurodivergent. So what can you do to effectively lead those in your team who aren’t neurotypical?

There’s the tell-tale signs; disengaged in meetings, missing deadlines or getting work done last minute, and generally just less enthusiastic then they were originally. This modern workplace phenomenon is known as "quiet quitting" has been gaining attention in recent years.

In light of Valentine’s Day, we thought it would be interesting to explore how understanding and adapting love languages can enhance leadership effectiveness, foster stronger connections, and inspire team members to excel.

Are you one of the ten million Brits currently watching Traitors UK on BBC? Yeah, us too. And while we love the drama that comes along with the whole setup of the show, we can’t help but see it as one big anti-lesson when it comes to trust culture.

Christmas time, it’s the most wonderful time of the year and serves as a timely reminder to reflect on the achievements and growth of the past year. As we approach the end of the calendar, it becomes increasingly important for organisations to foster a culture of appreciation.

As we approach the end of the year, it's not just the holiday season and festivities that deserve our attention. It's also a perfect time for reflection, especially when it comes to our personal and professional growth.

The demand for accessible and effective learning methods is greater than ever. Microlearning and bite-sized content continue to provide a promising solution, but is it enough? It’s flexible in its offering as we are no longer confined to hours of training sessions or exhaustive videos; instead, we are embracing a learning landscape defined by brevity, flexibility, and impact, however, if the content offered is irrelevant or out of date, we can't help but ask “what’s the point?”

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, the winter season brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. While we often associate winter with cosy evenings by the fire and snowy winter walks, for businesses, it's a time when motivation could drop and people are distracted by the upcoming festivities, not to mention the post-holiday blues. As a business, have you considered how you plan on combating these end of year obstacles? It may seem like an uphill battle, but the colder months are a great opportunity for those businesses willing to make these things part of their thinking and planning.