It’s natural to think of staff training and development as the first thing to cut when budgets inevitably tighten in response to the recession. However, the research from the last recession shows that developing people is vital in tough economic times. After all, it is competent, capable and skilled managers Read more…
Over a year ago, we were asked to make some big transitions in our working and social lives, moving from the world of physical interaction we took for granted to one in which we had to stay inside and conduct business almost exclusively online. Much has been written and shared Read more…
According to a recent poll fewer UK adults feel they are coping well with the stress of the pandemic: in April 2020, 73% said they were coping well, and in February 2021, this figure had dropped to 64%. We are beginning to anticipate a gradual return to a ‘new normal’ as the Read more…