Work Life Balance

Going on parental leave and returning to work brings many challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. There are many sources of support you can draw on at this time. In this chapter... Read More

None of my friends, colleagues or customers are in the same job as they were prior to having children. That might not come as a surprise to you, everyone moves companies, but most of these women aren... Read More

We often start out feeling highly motivated when we first decide to make a change. It might be that we want to get fitter, re-decorate a room or get a promotion. Within weeks or months, though, we ca... Read More

Ensuring you effectively use the Keeping in Touch (KIT) days available to you whilst on your maternity leave can ensure a much smoother and positive return to work once maternity leave is over. ... Read More

“I wish I had let myself be happier.” This is one of the top regrets of the dying and, while it may seem a maudlin way to start an article about intentions for the new year to focu... Read More

“Overcoming what frightens you the most, strengthens you the most” Matshona Dhliwayo (Author). Even after all these years, I still remember that paralysing feeling, that tight lump i... Read More

Amidst the ongoing debate about hybrid organisational models and new working patterns, there is a growing awareness that time is our most valuable asset. Helen Beedham, organisational expert, speake... Read More

‘I’ve just come back from the supermarket. The cupboard’s so full of chocolate biscuits that I can’t close the door... I’ll start the detox on Monday. The trouble is, ... Read More

As lockdown eases, there has been a lot of talk about the ‘new normal’ – but we are quite a distance from knowing how things will settle in terms of restrictions and adaptations in ... Read More

If you are a leader of a workplace and you are not treating the wellbeing and mental health of employees as a strategic priority right now, then you might want to ask yourself if you truly are a lea... Read More

Sarah Lyons, an Executive Coach at the Executive Coaching Consultancy shares her advice on how best to manage the transition back to working life after taking a break, whether following materni... Read More

Even in ordinary times, many parents struggle to balance work and family commitments. Add working from home and the challenges Covid-19 has brought into the mix and these struggles are amplified, cre... Read More

Working from home sounds like a great idea. There’s no commute, no distractions, you can dress down and you’ll never miss the postman. But what if you have to work from home and look afte... Read More

How to work from home - with your partner For many of us, working at home - either occasionally or regularly – has become an accepted feature of our working lives. But what happens when ... Read More

As mental wellbeing becomes a growing priority for City businesses, some companies are creating roles that are fully focused on supporting and improving the wellbeing of their staff. Bird & Bird... Read More