Pride Month, observed annually in June, commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the LGBTIQ+ rights movement. It serves as a time to celebrate the diverse identities within the LGBTIQ+ community, raise awareness about LGBTIQ+ rights and issues, and promote acceptance and inclusivity. How to Recognise and Celebrate Pride Month in the Workplace Host Educational Workshops: Organise workshops or lunch-and-learns to educate employees about LGBTIQ+ history, terminology, and current issues. This fosters understanding and empathy among team members. Display Pride Symbols: Visibly show support for LGBTIQ+ employees and create a welcoming environment by decorating the workplace with...

Whilst bringing your team together for a face-to-face event may be the gold standard when it comes to building relationships and boosting engagement, we appreciate at times, this can be tricky. Organising a virtual event can overcome challenges such as geographical dispersion, travel restrictions, budget constraints and the need for flexibility in busy schedules. Leveraging technology makes virtual events accessible and fosters inclusivity for all team members. Planning Makes Perfect! Define your Objective – Clarify the purpose of the event, whether it’s a team meeting, training session, conference, a team bonding event or purely a social gathering. Questions to ask...

There’s a lot of emphasis in today’s world on ensuring we create and maintain a cohesive team environment. We hear that having strong bonds within our team improves productivity and efficiency, as well as increases an individual’s job satisfaction levels, but how do we get to that point? An effective way to foster this sense of unity is through purposeful and well-planned team bonding activities. However, the key lies not just in organising these activities, but in ensuring they serve a clear purpose and align with the goals of the team. Additionally, fostering collaboration in the planning process, ensuring effective...

The concept of work-life balance isn’t new, yet achieving it seems increasingly challenging. Statistics reveal that 1 in 10 employees work over 50 hours weekly, which the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development deems as ‘very long hours’. This trend, coupled with our ‘time-poor’ reality, complicates the act of juggling multiple competing responsibilities and expectations. But is balance really possible? Must time be split evenly between work and personal life to be considered a balance? Realistically, the idea of work-life balance means something different for everyone and it’s about finding the right blend that allows you to thrive both personally...