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Setting Boundaries at Work - Why is it Important and How is it done?
In our last blog, we discussed toxic workplaces, but toxic cultures are created by those in them. Those most notorious for spreading toxicity are often said to be line managers. We now shine some light on the role of managers in creating a negative experience for their teams and those who they’re interacting with.
Is My Workplace Toxic?
Setting boundaries is difficult for most people, particularly at work. However, deploying boundaries in the workplace is possibly the most imperative dynamic in which boundaries must be set. You may be afraid of saying no to your manager, for example, or be fearful that setting boundaries with your colleagues will make you appear as if you’re difficult or lack a “can-do” attitude.
How to Handle a Toxic Manager
In our last blog, we discussed toxic workplaces, but toxic cultures are created by those in them. Those most notorious for spreading toxicity are often said to be line managers. We now shine some light on the role of managers in creating a negative experience for their teams and those who they’re interacting with.
My Career Bucket List - Romeo Effs
In light of international anti-racism day which took place on 21st March, we interview serial entrepreneur, author and black business enthusiast and mentor Romeo Effs. We take a look into his professional journey and he provides some raw tips and advice for those in the Black community on how to navigate the various challenges in the workplace.
Making Room for Psychological Safety
With our February theme being, “I am more than my CV”, it is important to look at factors within the workplace that allow for fruitfulness and progression. Psychological safety is a key player in this notion and an ever-emerging topic in ED&I discussions and practices…
S&I Trends for 2022: Key Skills for Recruiters and Hiring Managers in the New Climate
As we start the new year, it is a common time for personal and professional reflection. We all look to evaluate the previous year, what’s happened, and set future goals for ourselves…
How to Make Your Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy Stick
In this blog, we’ll look at how to develop a lasting ED&I that is suitable and realistic for your organisation and its goals…
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Trends for 2022: Remote Working
It’s fair to say we’ve all seen the posts on LinkedIn where you’re asked to vote with one of the reaction symbols on whether you prefer office working to remote working…
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Trends for 2022: ED&I is a Must
In this series, we look into the incoming ED&I trends heading for 2022; what they are, why they’re important, and how you can ensure your business is aligned with them…
Black Fatigue
A phrase making its way into conversations today surrounding equity and diversity in the workplace, but what does it actually mean and where did it come from?…
Microaggressions
“Micro”, “Aggression”, these two words seem contradictory. One would think that a more fitting phrase would be “macro aggression”, as aggression arguably connotes…