Young UK women and ethnic minorities hit hardest by workplace bias
More than two-thirds of respondents to a new UK survey say that gender bias is a barrier to progressing into leadership positions.
UK employers urged to prepare for an ageing workforce
By 2030, more than half of the UK workforce will be aged 50 or older. But are employers prepared for this ageing workforce?
Organisations must embrace the insights of the younger generation
As the global talent pool narrows, organisations must set aside preconceived notions about young professionals entering the workforce and listen to their insights, a new report argues.
Three-quarters of over-50s feel overlooked by employers
Almost three-quarters of over-50s in the UK say they have been overlooked for promotions by their employer due to their age, a new pol has revealed.
Too old at 57
57 is the average age at which candidates are considered ‘too old’ for job roles in the UK, with more than four out of 10 HR professionals admitting that they are pressurised to hire younger candidates.
Gen-Z gives middle management the thumbs-down
More than half of Gen-Z professionals don’t want to take on a middle management role in their career, a new survey has found.
The importance of age-inclusivity in hospitality
Amid the ongoing labour shortage in the UK's hospitality industry, one positive sign is that the sector is attracting a growing number of over-50s workers, who now make up over a third of its workforce.
Managing across generations
What can leaders can learn from the past to help to build better multigenerational workplaces in the future ?
Keeping your seat at the table: an interview with Nori Jabba
If you are a woman over 40 and feel that you can't land a job despite your experience and qualifications, this interview with author Nori Jabba, author of "Keeping your seat at the table", is for you.
Half of Gen Z workers claim they work better alone
Over a third of Gen Z professionals say they don’t like working in a team environment, with half saying that they work better alone.
Keeping your seat at the table
If you are a woman over 40 and feel that you can't land a job despite your experience and qualifications, this interview with author Nori Jabba is for you.
Passing on the skill of ageing
Western societies need a new attitude towards ageing. Because if we continue to sideline and box-in people after their so-called retirement, the cost of containment will bankrupt us all.
Old dogs, new ideas
It's no surprise that beginners learn quickly. But the idea that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is terribly wrong. The age of that old dog does not determine his or her ability to learn.
A time for every season
In too many organizations, older workers get written off ‘village idiots’. But that’s a big mistake - after all these are the people who know its history, remember how things used to be and know what works and what doesn’t.
Teaching young'uns about tech
We often hear that ‘older' workers won’t adopt new tech while younger ones are 'digital natives'. But it isn’t that simple. There’s plenty that us ‘oldies’ can teach the young'uns about the efficient use of technology at work.
Latest book podcasts
Vish Alluri: The Enlightened Manager
Vish Alluri, co-author of ‘The Enlightened Manager', discusses a thoughtful approach to management which draws on the teachings of the philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.
What is Relationship Currency?
Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.
Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift
We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.
