The mental health impact of racial bias in education
The UK is home to people of many different ethnicities, faiths and heritages. However, institutions don’t always reflect this diversity. Schools, universities and workplaces may seem inclusive, but often host systemic racial biases. These biases endanger the health and wellbeing of their students and staff. This article takes a look at the mental health impact…
My Nigerian Heritage: Black History Month 2022
The modern world is filled with notable people of different heritages and cultures. As Black History Month is a time for reflection about such things, I would like to celebrate my Nigerian heritage and the achievements of a specific set of people! Many Black people are often assumed to be Black American, Black British, Black…
The Value to Retraining your Staff
In the UK, it is estimated that employers spend around £42.0bn each year on training their employees. On average, that’s £1,530 per employee. While it may seem rather steep, an organisation’s human capital is just as important and there’s tremendous benefit to be reaped. For one, upskilling your existing workforce removes the need to bring…
What is a degree really worth?
Earning a degree is a huge achievement. For some, it is considered a vital milestone that must be reached before starting your ideal career. Yet, does a degree always guarantee success? Is it possible to secure an ideal job without a degree? In 2022’s competitive market, what is it that employers are actually looking for?…
50 Years of Pride and The Change That’s Still Needed from the Job Market
The 1st of July 2022 marked 50 years since the first ever pride demonstration took place in the UK. It was organised following efforts made by the LGBTQ+ community against police harassment in New York’s Stonewall riots three years prior. 700 participants attended in London and have continued to protest their rights and celebrate decades…
Mental Health Awareness Week
With the cost of living at a 30-year high, households are feeling the squeeze on their finances as UK inflation soars, more families are relaying on food banks and anxiety levels are increasing in young people as they approach exam season. So, we must have a look at what we can do as employers to…
Break the Bias on International Women’s Day
Today — the 8th March 2022 — is International Women’s Day. It’s a day that celebrates the achievements of women everywhere, in the hope that we can create a world with equal opportunities for all. The theme for this year is about forging a world free of stereotypes and discrimination. To celebrate, we’re highlighting two…
Unorthodox training methods can benefit your employees
They say ‘old ways won’t open new doors’. Whilst it’s certainly easy to use tried-and-true methods, doing the same old thing is not always effective. When it comes to your business, it sometimes pays to think outside the box. You may discover, for example, how unorthodox training methods can benefit your employees. Learning a different…
Recognising Female Trailblazers
Most people will know the names Neil Armstrong and Albert Einstein. Fewer people will know the names Katherine Johnson and Mileva Maric – at least without specifically researching their lives. Yet those who do know these names will recognise them as female trailblazers; impressive women who contributed to advancing the world around us. So why…
Mental Health Awareness
The last two 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 first phases of the pandemic. These challenges have resulted in unprecedented stress levels, pressure and grief. Although 2021 improved circumstances…
