When a Bereaved Person Returns to Work

11 / 03 / 2015

When a bereaved person returns to the workplace, many say that they are greeted with a wall of silence by their co-workers, who don’t know what to say and, scared of saying the ‘wrong thing’, say nothing at all. When this happens, the bereaved person not only has to deal with their loss, but also with a feeling of isolation...

A Weasel and a Woodpecker in the Workplace

09 / 03 / 2015

Last week the image of a weasel taking a ride on a woodpecker’s back became an internet sensation. The photograph was taken by amateur photographer Martin Le-May from Essex. Wildlife experts believe the weasel was ready to go in for the kill, but ended up hitching a free ride The image resonated with us when we saw it and made...

Youth, Innovation, Age and Experience

06 / 03 / 2015

I happened to see a bit of the filming of the new Bond when I was in Rome a couple of weeks ago, so there have been one or two Bond office chats recently. There’s a wonderful moment in the film Skyfall where Bond meets the new ‘Q’. Rather than the grey haired old Major played by Desmond Llewellyn, Q...

How to Prepare Your Team for a Medical Emergency

04 / 03 / 2015

When an accident occurs in the workplace it can be both stressful and upsetting. Taking the time to ensure your team is prepared and know what to do in a medical emergency is crucial, as it could stop the incident from becoming fatal. If a serious incident occurs in your workplace, calling 999 should always be your first port of...

Criminal Convictions

02 / 03 / 2015

Over the last few years there seems to have been a regular parade of sickening cases of sexual assaults upon children and vulnerable adults. From Jimmy Savile et al to the Rotherham scandal, it’s been a dreadful and worrying insight into the depravity of some sections of society. On Friday Paul Gadd better known as Gary Glitter joined the unlovely...