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Q&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

In this Q&A video we spoke to Kate Dean, Managing Director of Enable Disability & Inclusion Consultants Ltd based in Leeds, and we asked her some questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.

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How to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in your SME recruitment strategy

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture

Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in workplace is not only for mega corps and industry giants. No matter the size of your company – whether you’ve 3 or 300 employees – you’re never too small to think big and be fair.

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Q&A Video Series: Training & Development with Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development

In this Q&A video we spoke to Anna Masheter, People Development expert from Beyond Learning, and asked her some questions about Training and Development.

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Q&A Video Series: Employee Retention with Sarah Birkenshaw from Quest Consulting

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development

In the first of our Q&A Video series, we spoke to expert HR Consultant, Sarah Birkenshaw of Quest Consulting, and asked her some questions about Employee Retention.

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How to build and maintain a positive workplace culture as your business grows

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers

Whether you would describe your business as ‘innovative and informal’ or ‘formal and professional’, culture is a really important part of your company identity. It needs to be nurtured and cultivated if you wish to reap the benefits a positive culture brings, especially as your business grows.

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Flexible working – how to make it work for your company

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers

Flexible working has been the buzzword since the start of the pandemic. We are constantly hearing about the potential benefits to both employees and employers, but very little about any drawbacks. So what is flexible employment exactly? What forms does it come in? What are the pros and cons? And is there a flexible working solution for all industries?

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The 3 big benefits of values-based recruitment

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Recruitment

There’s a lot of talk about values-based recruitment (VBR), as more and more companies realise the benefits of a recruitment process that places more emphasis on attracting candidates with beliefs and values that align with theirs.

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A 3-step guide to looking after your employees' mental health

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment, Workplace Wellbeing

Stress, anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, depression... mental health problems are wide ranging, life limiting, and affect us all.

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4 Ways to Embrace Neurodiversity in the Workplace

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment

When we talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, attention is often focused on the importance and benefits of having a good mix of gender, age, and race. But what about the fair treatment and inclusion of those with differences we cannot see? Neurodiversity is one such difference that is all too often overlooked.

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How Are You Supporting the Wellbeing of Your Employees?

by Keeley Edge

/ Company Culture, Employers, Workplace Wellbeing

As we navigate various post-pandemic transitions over the coming months and years, employees are likely to face new stressors both at work and at home. Creating a positive work environment that supports employee wellbeing must therefore be a priority for every business leader.

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