Statistics reveal that many individuals who take breaks from work often struggle to reintegrate into the workforce seamlessly. Most people associate career breaks with either younger workers taking a gap year or women quitting their jobs to care for their children. However, there are many other reasons why workers take
What happens then when you fall short of what you were accountable for? What happens if, oops, you make a mistake at work? Do you shy away from it, ignore it or pretend that it never happened? Or do you accept it, own it and correct it? Accountability is not
Traditional leadership models are evolving to nurture inclusive and diverse working environments in today’s ever-changing corporate landscape. In this age, leadership isn’t about authority; it’s about engagement, influence, and fostering authentic relationships that can help drive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) performance to new heights. Enter “social leadership” – a
The underrepresentation of Black and global majority leaders in the education space is not new. However, when investigated alongside gender, it presents an even more compelling case for action.
To build cultural competence, we need to understand how culture impacts others. One of the ways we can do that is by paying conscious attention to the culturally influenced ways of thinking and behaving that others engage in automatically and unthinkingly.
Disclosure is when employees provide their employers with personal information relevant to measuring ED&I. Disclosure rates indicate the extent to which employees are prepared to provide this personal information and serve as a reliable indicator of the inclusivity of a workplace. High disclosure rates frequently correlate with a work climate
Today’s era is marked by deep divisions and polarised opinions and the role of leadership in fostering inclusivity within the workplace has never been more vital. The pervasiveness of social and political polarisation does not stop at the office door. Instead, it weaves into the very fabric of our daily
In 2023, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) highlighted that there was “considerable perceptual evidence that flexible working can support recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.” Part-time working and job shares have been the main forms of flexible working in schools, despite the wide variety on offer, including remote working to compressed
We recently had the opportunity to facilitate a Roundtable discussion with Stone King for HR professionals in the Education Sector on Navigating Challenges in Teacher Recruitment and Retention. We are grateful for the participants’ contribution to the discussion, where everyone gained from the diverse viewpoints and experiences presented.
Culture is a force that influences virtually every aspect of our lives. Diverse cultures shape our thinking, behaviour, expectations, and decision-making in different ways. If we want to thrive in increasingly multicultural work environments, it is crucial to understand and navigate the impacts of culture.
Embracing diversity goes beyond acknowledging differences in race, gender, ethnicity, and religion. It encompasses cultural nuances, socioeconomic backgrounds, language diversities, and unique experiences that individuals bring to the table. In the initial stages of the employee lifecycle, onboarding matters the most as it is the first step of integrating a
In this era of rapid change and digital interconnectedness, the significance of authenticity in team dynamics cannot be overstated. Authenticity goes beyond just ‘being real’. It is about the ability to align one’s actions with their core beliefs and values.
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