Login Building a business with a baby: my journey to work-life balance Emma went from working 12-hour days in a high-pressure agency to launching her own PR firm on maternity leave – determined to build a flexible, empowering workplace where women can excel. Life 2 weeks ago
Login Redefining success: my journey from engineering student to business woman What does it mean to be a successful woman? Is it about breaking barriers, defying stereotypes, or simply staying true to ourselves? Life 2 weeks ago
Login How female leaders can support hormone health for peak performance What if optimising your hormonal health was the key to showing up as the strongest, most authentic version of yourself – working with your biology, not against it? Life 2 weeks ago
Login Banishing self-doubt and building self-belief When I started researching to write my book (Doubt~less, Do more) I found that I wasn’t the only one that had let self-doubt get in the way of what I wanted to build in my business and I knew that I wanted to help people to doubt themselves less and do more with their businesses. What I didn’t realise was, in writing the book I would have to really look at all the angles that doubt had got in my way in the past, and how I then had to move through this to build my own self-belief whilst I was writing the book. Life 3 weeks ago
Login How to connect like a pro: the problem with networking events We’ve all been there. The stale conference room, the awkward small talk, the business card swaps that lead to… nothing. Life 3 weeks ago
Login Silent crisis among older workers as one third take time off with poor mental health New research reveals that older workers are suffering from a silent mental health crisis at work, with almost a third (32%) of workers over 55 having taken time off sick with poor mental health in the last year. With workers aged 50+ now making up a third (33%) of the UK workforce, addressing this issue has never been more urgent. Life 3 weeks ago
Login 2025 workplace trends Wrike, the workflow management platform, has issued 2025 UK workplace trends in light of newly released findings from its Impactful Work Report. Life 1 month ago
Login Running on empty: small business owners can’t take a proper break Small business owners across the UK are facing a harsh reality – many are too overworked and financially stretched to take a much-needed holiday, potentially pushing themselves to the brink of burnout. According to new research from InsureandGo, a significant portion of the UK’s 5.51 million small business owners are missing out on holidays to keep their businesses running, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Life 1 month ago
Login Why ADHD is an entrepreneurial superpower, not a disorder For years, ADHD has been framed as a disorder: a problem to be fixed. Schools and workplaces are built for neat, structured thinking, rewarding people who can sit still, follow rules, and stick to routines. But for many entrepreneurs, ADHD isn’t a weakness – it’s their superpower. Life 1 month ago
Login Increased focus on workplace health and wellbeing in 2025 According to research from Towergate Employee Benefits, nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers will increase their focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of employees over the next 12 months. Furthermore, this will be targeted support. Life 1 month ago
Login How can startups balance the risk of return-to-work mandates? Is 2025 the year we abandon hybrid work and return to the office full-time? Enterprises – like Santander, PwC, Amazon, and JP Morgan – are pushing Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates and as a result, we are already seeing a significant backlash to these policies. Life 1 month ago
Login Tania Gerard Digital: leading the way in accessible marketing and neurodiversity in business When I set out to launch my business, I didn’t just want to create another consultancy, I wanted to change the way companies think about accessibility and inclusion. Today, Tania Gerard Digital UK helps businesses bridge the gap of communication between employee, employer and client. Life 1 month ago
Login Turning challenges into strengths: my journey as a dyslexic founder with ADHD Hi, I’m Louise, Co-Founder of Neurodiversity Unravelled. We support families and individuals in navigating neurodivergent conditions, and we do this with compassion, clinical expertise, and authenticity to empower and enable the best outcomes. We have been in business for seven years now. Starting a business with my business partner Rebecca was quite a process of self-reflection and growth. Life 1 month ago
Login The emotional toll of UK business exits ‘Beyond the Balance Sheet’, a new report from private and commercial bank, Arbuthnot Latham, reveals that over 40% of UK entrepreneurs exit to prioritise wellbeing and family. Current market conditions also play a large role, with 65% selling up sooner than they had wanted due to the fear of tax rises. One in five entrepreneurs said they received offers they “couldn’t refuse”, often resulting in hasty decisions and heightened uncertainty. Life 1 month ago
Login Innovation in the hair loss market As the founder of Megi Wellness, my journey into the hair loss industry has been both personal and professional. Hair loss affects millions worldwide, yet many existing solutions overlook key factors such as ageing, hormonal changes, and overall scalp health. Life 1 month ago
Login UK workers vote for flexible working over four-day week The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that 75% of people would turn down a job that doesn’t offer hybrid or remote working, while flexi working is also preferable to a four-day week. Life 1 month ago
Login Greenwashing in a sustainability-focused world “As sustainability becomes a global priority and stricter EU regulations take hold, businesses are scrambling to brand themselves as eco-friendly,” says Assoc. Prof. Danguolė Oželienė. Life 2 months ago
Login Mental illness is most helped by early intervention On Blue Monday, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has released figures showing that, over the past decade, mental health conditions have been either the first or second highest cause of claim by employees on work-sponsored group income protection (GIP) policies. Life 2 months ago
Login SAD vs. WFH: experts weigh in on seasonal affective disorder and home working Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes around every wintertime, when the nights begin to draw in, the weather takes a turn and the clocks go back. The NHS predicts that two million people suffer from SAD in the UK, although plenty of undiagnosed cases could mean this number is higher than predicted. Life 2 months ago
Login Beating the January Blues with exercise The January Blues have been present in general discourse for some time. Low mood, lower energy levels and feelings of irritability are experienced by many of us throughout the winter and January following the high of the holiday season. Life 2 months ago