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Catherine Garrod in World Financial Review

‘Inclusion is about moving away from one-size-fits-all, towards better serving those that have been historically underserved, or not served at all.’

Catherine Garrod, author of Conscious Inclusion, contributed the article ‘When it Comes to Inclusion, We Don’t Have to Know Everything, but Every Team Can (and Should) do Something’ to World Financial Review.

When it Comes to Inclusion, We Don’t Have to Know Everything, but Every Team Can (and Should) do Something – The World Financial Review

Discover how teams can foster inclusion without needing all the answers. Learn actionable steps every team can take to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, creating a more inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Read more for insights and strategies.

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Nadia Nagamootoo on The HRZone

‘A simple way to start this work is to invite new discussions with diverse colleagues.’

Nadia Nagamootoo, author of Beyond Discomfort, contributed the article ‘Playing the race card’: What underpins a proof-seeking leader?’ to HRZone.

‘Playing the race card’: What underpins a proof-seeking leader?

The challenge of the intangible nature of diversity, equity and inclusion, and how we push past never knowing the ‘truth’.

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Lauren Neal in The HRDirector

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‘Offering your employees a seat at the table today will allow them to develop into the leaders of tomorrow. Not only are you gaining diversity of thought by allowing a wider range of people to contribute to the discussion, but you’re also investing in your company’s future.’

Lauren Neal, author of Valued at Work, contributed to the HR Director article What is Workplace Happiness in 2024.

What is workplace happiness in 2024? | theHRD

According to Forbes, happy employees are 20% more productive than unhappy ones..

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Sarah Langslow in The Fast Company

‘For your own sake, and for the sake of everyone you interact with, taking the time to work on your micro-interactions such that they create strong relationships and a supportive, enjoyable work environment can only be a good thing.’

Sarah Langslow, author of Do Sweat the Small Stuff, contributed the article ‘Your relationships inside and outside of work hinge on micro-interactions. Here’s how’ to The Fast Company.

Your relationships inside and outside of work hinge on micro-interactions. Here’s how

In her new book, leadership expert Sarah Langslow explores how even our smallest habits impact our relationships and our ability to lead.

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Rachel Morris in People Management

‘Indeed, being prepared is great, a good start. But being present enough to see and hear someone in the moment is critical.’

Rachel Morris, author of Working Mother, contributed the article ‘The importance of coaching for parents returning to work’ to People Management.

The importance of coaching for parents returning to work

Rachel Morris explains how coaching can help ease the transition for staff coming back to work after taking time out to have a baby

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Lauren Neal in Forbes Magazine

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‘There is nothing more frustrating than being asked for something urgently and rearranging your day, only to find out the urgency wasn’t real. This could cause real long-term damage to the trust between leaders and their teams and prevent future ‘real’ deadlines from being met because teams do not feel valued or appreciated.’

Lauren Neal, author of Valued at Work, contributed to the Forbes article Fake Urgency: Is it a good or bad thing in the workplace?

Fake Urgency: Is It A Good Or Bad Thing In The Workplace?

Unnecessarily tight deadlines may help to galvanize a team into action, but they have a human cost. So, fake urgency is a strategy that leaders should use with care.

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Emma Reilly in Digital Frontier

‘Building quickly, cheaply and alongside our potential customers meant we could have saved years of heartache and stress.’

Emma Reilly, author of The No-Code Startup, was featured in the article ‘No code? No problem’.

Digital Frontier | No code? No problem

Software engineering requires expertise, but no and low-coding can short circuit traditional skills for better business

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Beth Stallwood in The Stylist

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‘Joy doesn’t always happen by accident, especially if we’ve got ourselves stuck in a gloomy rut. The antidote to gloomy days is to bring joy up your to-do list and make it a priority. Try to think of the things that bring you a little slice of joy that you can make part of your everyday routine with minimum effort.’

Beth Stallwood, author of WorkJoy, was quoted in the article ‘9 wellness experts on how to overcome the post-summer slump’.

9 wellness experts on how to overcome the post-summer slump

Feeling low on energy as we head into autumn? Here’s how to overcome the post-summer slump and get yourself back on track, according to wellness experts.

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Catherine Oliver in The Sun

‘The ways families operate are changing, and both government and employers are recognising the need for change and to provide more support.’

Catherine Oliver, author of Working Parents-to be, contributed the article ‘JUGGLING CHAOS Everything you need to know as a parent with a job – from unpaid leave to flexible working’ to The Sun.

Everything you need to know as a parent with a job including unpaid leave

With the number of employed parents growing, the pressures they’re under are increasing, too – but there are ways to lighten the load. Catherine Oliver, author of Working Parents-to-be, gets you cl…

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Dr Tammy Watchorn in Human Capital Leadership Review

Dr Tammy Watchorn, author of The Change Ninja Handbook and The Change Ninja Returns , contributed the article ‘Forget the Glass Ceiling. It’s Nothing Compared to the Glass Front Door’ to Human Capital Leadership Review.

Forget the Glass Ceiling. It’s Nothing Compared to the Glass Front Door

By Dr. Tammy WatchornI was recently doing a review of a training program on managing change, with an emphasis on neuroscience. One of the participants was particularly honest and said:”I haven’t had time to use the training because I’ve been on holiday with my friends”.”How was it?” I asked.”Terrible” she replied.