Living Wage Week: Why We’re Proud To Pay A Real Living Wage
This week is Living Wage Week (4-10 November), an awareness campaign that’s close to the hearts of everyone here at Kirkwood. Living Wage Week, organised by the Living Wage Foundation, celebrates the growing number of businesses that are becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. We’re extremely proud to be a Living…
Inspiring Black British Women Who Shaped History – Black History Month
This Black History Month, we want to draw your attention to a number of Black British women who have reshaped history through their resilience, influence, and strength. As we spotlight their incredible stories, we urge you to challenge historical narratives that have marginalised or misrepresented Black voices, bringing to light their vital roles in shaping…
LGBTQ+ Pride Month | Designing An Inclusive Workplace
Shining the Spotlight On Gay Civil Rights The world has come a long way since the Stonewall Riots, but we’d be wrong to think that the job is done. Worrying findings from the Office for National Statistics in 2023 show that hate crimes against those from the LGBTQ+ community are on the rise in the…
Menopause And Mental Health In The Workplace
Mental Health Awareness The last five years have been turbulent for us all and more uncertainty is on the horizon with new technology reshaping the world of work, whilst we are still battling with the aftermath of the pandemic. These challenges have resulted in unprecedented stress levels, hopelessness, financial pressures, anxiety and job losses. Although…
International Women’s Day 2024 – Recognising Inequality
International Women’s Day 2024 – Celebrating Top Women In Business It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate just how far women have come in the entrepreneurship world. At the moment, we’ve seen more women in work than ever, yet we are still seeing inequality in pay, with women still having a 14.5%…
LGBTQ+ History Month | Designing An Inclusive Workplace
They say variety is the spice of life. If we were all the same, the world would be a very dull place. Just as diversity adds colour to our world, inclusive workplaces add colour to the world of work. This allows not only employees but also businesses and wider society to shine. This LQBTQ+ History…
Are You An Accidental Manager | UK’s Lack Of Management Training
Are You An Accidental Manager? You wouldn’t expect someone with no training to carry out a lifesaving operation on a patient. The idea is unthinkable. But in the UK, there are thousands of people taking on managerial positions in organisations without any formal training or guidance. In recent years, we have seen the rise of…
Blue Monday
Employee Absence and Sickness In January, employee absence and sickness challenges peak, straining many businesses. Annual leave requests double, and instances of lateness or sickness triple, creating a demanding month with undeniable impacts on your bottom line and administrative workload. As if that’s not enough, brace yourself for Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day…
Unsung Female Heroes In Britain – Women In Business
Unsung Female Heroes In Britain – Women In Business Britain is full of inspirational women doing amazing things in the world of business. There are more female entrepreneurs in Britain than ever before. In fact, in 2022, over 150,000 new companies were established in the UK by female entrepreneurs, twice as many as in 2018….
Honouring the Heroines Of The UK’s Civil Rights Movement
Black History Month – Honouring the Heroines Of The UK’s Civil Rights Movement The theme for Black History Month 2023 is ‘Celebrating our Sisters,’ honouring the contributions of black women across the world in tackling racism, sexism and inequality. To mark Black History Month, we’re shining the spotlight on some incredible women who have had…
