Sara Klusch, Author at Workplace Today

Helen Marsden, Medichecks: Your health is something to invest in

A significant number of people have been using lockdown to create healthier habits, according to a study done by Medichecks, the UK’s first direct-to-consumer blood-testing company. “We see the healthcare landscape as having permanently shifted to one where people are taking responsibility for their health and being actively encouraged by the government to do so,” says Helen Marsden, Co-founder and Director at Medichecks.

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Helen Webb, Chief People and Services Officer, Co-op: The pandemic is affecting so many people in so many ways, inside and outside of work – listening is key at the moment

Flexible working, employee mental health and employee engagement continue to be crucial elements of the ‘new normal’ workplace. “Right now, this is very much about listening and providing guidance, not rules,” says Helen Webb.

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Dorian Ilie, Communication Director at Rogalski Damaschin Public: Companies should connect with their audience in an authentic, relevant and emotional manner; don’t make it about you, make it about them

Transparency and empathy are of the essence in PR should always shine through in a company’s communication with its audience, especially as many businesses try to navigate the COVID crisis. Many companies lose sight of their audience’s needs which is why often their communication is not what it should be, explains Dorian Ilie, Communication Director at Rogalski Damaschin Public, who has more than ten years of experience working in the communication industry.

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Helen Webb, Chief People and Services Officer, Co-op: In these unprecedented times, provide your employees with guidance, not rules

Companies should aim to provide their employees with guidance rather than strict rules as they navigate the world of business post-COVID-19. This is especially true when it comes to providing help to employees that continue to work from home.

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Adeola Onasanwo, Founder of Pink Dynasty: Companies should become more proactive and less reactive, it is imperative that they do their best to dismantle discriminatory systems

In order to show support for movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, businesses…

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Lisa Molloy, IACP: There is a need for significant investment in mental health services to help address the psychological toll of Covid-19

Prior to the pandemic, 3% of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) members were working mostly online – this changed to 70% during the pandemic, according to a survey done by the association.

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Camilla Faith, HR Director at Grosvenor Estates: Create a workplace that feels inclusive to everyone so they can bring their whole self to work

Achieving equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in a company is challenging but it starts in the simple day to day business interactions…

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Gemma Archibald, Alcumus: Share your story; it will give others the confidence to believe in themselves

“I believe that as female leaders, we have a role to play in talking about how we reached our positions. If younger women don’t understand your history or journey, they will attribute your success to a certain level of education,” says Gemma Archibald

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Helen Jones, Alcumus: My advice for young women entering a male-dominated industry is ‘Don’t change’

We talked with Helen about the challenges that women working in male-dominated industries face, but also about the ways in which women can change these industries for the better. Find actionable insights on how schools and teachers can encourage more…

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Why business women need to support each other to reach the top

Equality, diversity and inclusion should be at the core of the modern workplace, providing everyone with the resources and opportunities they need to reach the top positions (should they want to).