Month: December 2021

How to optimise productivity when working from home

With the recent announcement of ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England to help control the spread of coronavirus, many of us are now beginning (or returning to) working from home. For some people, this is an ideal working set-up, for reasons such as having...

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The cost of rude co-workers

You can probably think of at least one colleague you’ve had at some point in your career that you thought was rude. Whether they speak over others in meetings, tell offensive jokes, or outright bully other employees, dealing with an impolite co-worker...

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Free HR advice with TalentSpa and BrightHR

Working in HR can be tough. A disciplinary or dismissal can lead to a tribunal claim, and any mistakes in staff pay can result in costly fines. As the frontline response to any issues in your business, one wrong decision can affect your entire company’s...

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How to avoid proximity bias in the workplace

We’ve all experienced FOMO, or a ‘fear of missing out’ before. Whether it’s not being able to attend a party, or the finals of a major sporting event, it can hurt your feelings to know that other people are having fun without you. However, in the...

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