At a challenging time for UK business, leaders are looking for ways to secure the future of their organisations. For so many, survival is the sole focus during these strange times. This is often causing employers to put strategies associated with culture, employee experience and diversity and inclusion on the back burners as they’re less […]

“Turn and face the strange” – How 2020 is redefining what change is and can be There is no doubting that the very concept of change has transformed in recent weeks and months. As a society, we’ve gone through an absolute tectonic shift in the way we go about every aspect of our lives. Especially […]

Something has become very clear during these strange times. I don’t mean the fact you should definitely seek a second opinion before following any advice given by Donald Trump. That is: the strength, resilience and generosity of people everywhere clearly knows no bounds. On a daily basis, I’m blown away by the incredible acts that […]

Last week saw the release of Linkedin’s annual talent trends report – predicting the trends that will dominate the coming year when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. The report uses survey, behavioural and interview data to determine what employers see as the biggest influencing factors on their ability to recruit new talent […]

You may well have seen a piece that our Founder, Miles re-posted recently about museums and whether they’re doing enough for disabled customers. Despite wildly expensive renovations and updates – reports of broken lifts and ramps, as well as displays that aren’t accessible to all show that there are many museums and galleries are still […]

Back in May, we launched a research project to delve into the state of UK working culture – from the perspective of those at the top. Being staunch believers in the powerful influence that an organisation’s culture can have on its overall performance, as well as staff retention and attraction, we wanted to see whether […]

Now, before I begin let me establish that, despite what the title of this piece suggests, I genuinely believe that an organisation’s mission, purpose and values (MPV) can be incredibly valuable and powerful assets.  A clear, well-communicated MPV that your people believe in and buy into will help you drive your company forward and cultivate […]

We’ve spoken before about the way in which, as employers, our approach to diversity in the workplace can sometimes be misguided – treating it as a box-ticking exercise, rather than genuinely looking at whether all of our people feel safe, valued and that they belong. These are all crucial components of a positive working culture, […]

A positive working culture might be the most powerful tool at any organisation’s disposal. With its people on-side, happy and safe, a business can flourish and thrive – with culture proven to boost practically every performance metric. On the other hand, a toxic or poor culture will not only hamper growth and performance – it […]

We know how hard it can be to admit that things aren’t right with your business, especially publicly. We’re naturally proud people and the prospect of being judged for our mistakes is never an appetising one. In the world of business, especially at times when the economic climate is challenging at best, it can feel […]

Think about the bigger purchases you made recently, how much information did you need before you were willing to part with your hard-earned money? What if that information hadn’t been available to you, would you still have made that purchase? Increasingly, we’re seeing job seeking behaviour mirror consumer behaviour and, as a result, brands need […]

There is so much pressure on leaders when it comes to deciding what is best for their business – what new systems will increase efficiency? What extra resource will boost productivity? What new product will appeal to our customers? However, people and culture are so often overlooked. Your people are the beating heart of your […]

Today sees the launch of my new company, MVMNT. We’re going to help organisations of all sizes become more inclusive, enjoying the rewards this will bring – and sell themselves better to a more diverse candidate pool. I feel like I’ve been building up to this for a long while now and I’d like to […]