Category: News

Despite the fast approaching Halloween deadline, there’s still no real additional clarity around what Brexit will mean for any of us; including the implications for business and employment. There is a great deal of talk about uncertainty and, from a business perspective, there’s only so much operational planning that can…

All this rain makes for a gloomy June for us all but perhaps even more so for the millions stuck inside revising or sitting GCSEs, A levels, degree exams or year-end tests. But every cloud has a silver lining, especially if you have a growth mindset and a positive outlook…

Work Psychology Group’s (WPG) Spring seminar celebrated the publication of Selection and Recruitment in the Healthcare Professions, which is co-edited by WPG Director, Professor Fiona Patterson. Hosted at WPG’s London office, a full audience and a packed agenda made for a highly engaging evening of insightful presentations and thought-provoking discussions. Senior…

What do Sir David Attenborough, Emma Thompson and 16-year-old Greta Thunberg have in common? Very little on the face of it, being of very different ages and backgrounds. But they are all passionate about saving the planet and, in the case of the latter two, were among the thousands of Extinction Rebellion supporters who protested in London recently to raise…

This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement describes this “an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety”.  Working with a range of clients across the healthcare sector, we are aware of the value healthcare professionals place on patient safety…

When Gillette’s new advertisement first aired in January it caused a collective intake of breath and four million views on YouTube in just 48 hours. The company’s well-known and long-standing slogan ‘The Best a Man Can Get’ was transformed into ‘We Believe: the Best Men Can Be’. Featuring images of…

The economic uncertainty arising from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union three years ago shows no sign of abating as politicians continue to wrangle about the best exit deal. The full impact on all organisations, especially those in the healthcare sector, remains to be seen. That and other…

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos are all well-known innovators whose revolutionary contributions within technology, commerce and communications touch our lives on a daily basis. While relatively few organisations can boast an individual trailblazing Steve, Bill or Jeff, it is perfectly possible for teams to foster innovative thinking. Early 2019…

At the start of a new year it can be useful to reflect on the insights we’ve gained from the preceding one.  The topic of leadership is rarely far from the headlines and given that it was a key theme of last year and looks likely to remain so in…