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Top five: tips for supporting a neurodivergent workforce
Most working practices are designed around the needs of neurotypical people, which can make it more difficult for neurodivergent employees to flourish at work. Raising awareness and encouraging understanding can help to attract, retain, and develop neurodivergent team members, creating a more inclusive, diverse and innovative workplace. Here are five ways you can do this.
Access to Work: a grant that could really make a difference
Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support programme. It exists to help people with physical or mental health conditions or disabilities to start or stay in work, or to move into self-employment or start a business (although it doesn’t cover business start-up costs.)
Holiday pay entitlement for part-year and casual workers: implementing new legislation
At the end of last year, the government published guidance about calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and variable-hours workers. As the changes come into effect for those of you with holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, we thought it would be useful to share some detailed and practical information to help you prepare.
When it comes to wellbeing, actions speak louder than words
An effective wellbeing strategy begins when you lead by example
What’s your wellbeing strategy for 2024?
Do you have a wellbeing strategy? It might seem like ‘yet another thing’ on the to-do list, but supporting your employees in their working and home lives can really make a difference to your business. Here’s why.
It’s the office Christmas party … but is everyone really having a good time?
The ‘work Christmas Do’ used to be an annual event for almost every business, but after lockdowns and the economic downturn, work-based Christmas parties may no longer be on the calendar.