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Giving feedback is an important workplace skill, and yet many of us struggle with it. In this article, Laura Findlay looks at some useful techniques for giving effective feedback.

Earlier this year, the cost of living was the highest it’s been in 20 years. Laura Findlay looks at the measures employers can take to support employees and their financial wellbeing.

In this article, Laura Findlay looks specifically at healthy workplace communication and explores how employers can encourage staff to talk about their mental health.

Mental Health Awareness Week will run from the 9th to the 15th of May and this year, The Mental Health Foundation has announced 'Loneliness' as the theme. Laura Findlay looks at the impact of loneliness on mental health and what employers can do to combat loneliness in the workplace.

What employment law developments do employers need to be aware of? In this article, Laura Findlay highlights the key issues to think about in April 2022.

As we head into a new financial year, some essential HR tasks need to be on your agenda for the coming weeks. Many considerations need to be made in a new financial year, and firms should ensure they are compliant with updated legislation. The financial wellbeing of your employees is also a factor that should be considered. 

Every member of a project team has an important role to play, whether they are in a project management position or not. This article discusses what individuals can do to ensure they make effective contributions that lead to project success.

Businesses can sometimes be afraid to talk about protected characteristics for fear of ‘getting it wrong’ or causing offence. Laura Findlay discusses why firms should tackle challenging conversations around Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion instead of avoiding them, as well as championing awareness, training, and competence.

With Neurodiversity Celebration Week running from the 21st to 27th of March, Laura Findlay takes a closer look at how cognitive diversity can benefit your business.

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