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Has COVID-19 caused gender disparities in health research?
A study has found that COVID work-from-home orders caused women physicians to publish fewer studies than men.
COVID and ‘Artificial Intelligence’ in the workplace
Has COVID 19 increased our acceptance of the role of ’Artificial Intelligence’ in the office workplace? Placemaking discuss the notion...
Delivering care-centred workplaces for acute care
Specialists in acute care Draeger Medical UK Ltd prioritise patient wellbeing and efficiency in holistic approach to a well-designed healthcare workplace
Is this the end of the ‘Goofy’ headquarters offices?
Alison White of PLACEmaking considers whether the 2000’s Big Tech influenced ‘Goofy’ headquarters offices have a place in the future.
Researchers investigate impact of gender diversity on company boards
Researchers find that women pursuing more managerial positions on company boards will lead to lower risk-taking and better outcomes for businesses, when discussing merit and goodwill.
Preventing burnout: Supporting mental health in the workplace
Nicola Hemmings, Workplace Scientist at Koa Health, and Dr Claire Vowell, Counselling Psychologist, discuss the growing problem of burnout
A WHO perspective on mental health
Dr Florence Baingana, Regional Advisor, Mental Health and Substance Abuse at WHO African Region speaks about mental health and why it is so important today
PLACEmaking deliver workplace transformation and improvement
PLACEMAKING deliver workplace transformation with a Smart Working implementation plan that can be scaled to fit headcount, resource capacity and timeline. Their tried and tested change toolbox helps achieve workplace improvement targets and supports people transition through four key stages of change.
Fashion industry must prioritise its inclusion crisis over sustainability
Joanna Pritchard, CEO, The Valuable 500, discusses why the fashion industry will never be able to address its sustainability crisis without addressing its inclusion crisis.
Tackling bullying through staff wellbeing programmes
Programmes aimed at improving employee’s mental health and wellbeing have been shown to improve social relationships and reduce workplace bullying.
LGBT Business Champion promotes inclusivity at work
The Government’s LGBT Business Champion, Iain Anderson discusses LGBT inclusion in the workplace, hosting businesses and charities at event in Manchester.
Long Covid and the implications for employers
Paula Cole, partner at UK law firm TLT, advises what employers need to consider from an employment law perspective when it comes to Long Covid.
Working from home: The legal framework
Pierre Bérastégui, Researcher at the European Trade Union Institute illustrates why urgent action is required to strengthen legal framework of remote work
Soft skills are more important than ever in the hybrid workplace
Nikolas Kairinos, CEO, Soffos.ai, believes that soft skills are crucial for remote and flexible roles, and offers advice on how to move up the career ladder into positions that better utilise individuals’ abilities.
New data highlights lack of diversity in ecology and conservation
Out of the top authors in ecology and conservation journals, 11% were by women and 75% of the articles focused on five countries in the Global North.
How businesses can cope with the effects of Long Covid in the workplace
Gill Nye, Executive Head of HR at Cantium Business Solutions, explores the effect long covid will have on the workplace, with a particular focus on occupational health provision.
Microsoft Teams saves NHS staff 2.9 million work hours
A study has shown that thousands of work hours have been freed up for NHS staff since Microsoft Teams has been implemented.
Economic inequality in the US: Building back better for whom?
Jeronim Capaldo and Richard Kozul-Wright, from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), examine economic inequality in the United States.
How digital transformation is improving employee wellbeing and retention in retail
Sebastien Sepierre, MD EMEA at Fourth, says that retailers must turn to digital workforce management solutions if they wish to retain and attract staff.
Bringing back women to the workforce
Patrice Williams, HR Manager for Vuram, discusses how to tackle the tech gender gap and elevate women in the workforce.