Thanks to Moorcroft LLP and the Online Menopause Centre (OMC) for helping us to create this insightful and informative overview. All statistics and information had been gathered from one of their recent webinars. What general support is currently in place for those affected by menopause? Following the Government rejecting the Women and Equalities Committee's call […]
What is a 4 Day Working Week (4DWW)? A reduction in working hours, across 4 days with no reduction in pay. Based on a 100:80:100 model – 100% of pay for 80% of time worked, in exchange for a commitment to maintain a 100% productivity! Why should I move to a 4DWW? Employee productivity relies […]
Over recent years, workplace wellbeing has become an increasingly bigger organisational hot topic. A growing number of organisations are recognising the importance of prioritising employee wellbeing and are taking proactive steps to improve how they meaningfully nurture their employees. This is not only right to do as a dutiful employer, it is also good for […]
The winter period is a time when many of us perhaps do less exercise, see less of our colleagues (especially if remote working) and may work longer hours as a result of having little else to do. What’s more, the darker days can cause some of us to experience a low ebb in our wellbeing. […]
If you are not familiar with HR & OD Consultancy's 4 service lines and how we ensure legislative changes are embedded across the Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development (OD) products we provide, then this article (and Part 2) will assist you. Everyday HR Support This service line covers everything and anything employment related! By […]
We’ve all been through a lot these past couple of years. COVID has not gone away - not at all - but we, as a Nation, are beginning to live with it. However, to adjust with this new normal in our work and personal lives, we all need to continue in being more mindful of […]
There are many ways that you can reduce stress in the workplace. Worryingly 79% of British adults feel stressed in the workplace according to various sources published over the last year. With research proving that people who are more stressed in the workplace are likely to be less productive, employers need to look at what can […]
With lockdown restrictions easing, but homeworking still as prominent as ever, workplace wellbeing should still be a huge priority for all organisations with strategies needing to be adapted to be as flexible as possible for an agile workforce. It is crucial that wellbeing initiatives are adapted to suit an ever-changing working environment. What is workplace […]
With the Prime Minister telling the nation on 14 June that England is to remain in step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown the advice is to continue to work from home where possible. As an employer have you begun to think about the return to work process? Did you begin to communicate plans […]
In October Jonna's joined B4 for their Workplace Wellbeing event. We're sharing the recording in case you missed the opportunity to see it live. If you would like to find out more about how HR & OD Consultancy can help you with workplace wellbeing in your business please Email us.
This Carer’s week we wanted to share our thoughts and experiences on supporting an employee who is also a carer. Carersweek.org reported that 61% of those surveyed last year said they had suffered a physical ill health as a result of caring. What are you doing to support your employees that are carers? A carer is anyone who cares for a friend […]
For Men's Health Week 2019, the Men’s Health Forum has pulled out the key numbers for men. Men of all ages, policy-makers and service-providers alike all ask what they can do to improve men's health. So knowing a few simple numbers can make all the difference. This is a time to bring awareness to health issues […]
I've written this article because I have first-hand experience of caring for someone with Dementia. The Dementia in the person that I cared for started around 5 years ago. At first, I assumed it was just that we all get a little forgetful, it seemed to stay like this for many years, then as time […]
We talk to Ian about ways in which to support employees with mental health concerns.
We're really pleased to announce our new Charity Partner Homeless Oxfordshire. "Homeless Oxfordshire is the largest provider of supported temporary accommodation for homeless adults in the county. Each night we accommodate 220 people. But we are more than bricks and mortar. Through ten innovative projects, we provide the person-centred support people need to recover from […]
In 2014/15, the HSE (Health, Safety Executive) research showed that 16 million people were experiencing mental ill health problems each year and stress was a key factor with 440,000 people (40% of all work-related illness) in the UK reported work-related stress at a level they believed was making them ill. A poll that HR & OD recently […]
Recently https://styleacre.org.uk/ provided us with some tips on working with colleagues with Autism. We feel strongly that neurodiversity - the different ways in which the brain can work and interpret information - should be acknowledged within the workplace. An article from http://www.acas.org.uk/ describes neurodiversity further as: It highlights that people naturally think about things differently. […]
This year Jonna and Nichola are really excited to be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon. They're raising money for The Alzheimer's Society and would really appreciate any money you can donate to support. Visit their Just Giving Page and help them reach their £5000 target. Go on our Twitter, Instagram & Facebook […]
We're so proud to be chosen as a Finalist for the upcoming South and Vale Business Awards in the SME of the Year South Oxfordshire category!
