Stepping into Midlife Magic After a Midlife Meltdown
Imagine a picture-perfect moment, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, the snow is glistening and I’m walking my 2 small toddlers, a girl and...
Job Search in 2024 – It’s Brutal, Inhumane, Endless & Rude
Companies care so much about culture, employee engagement, internal comms, employer brand, employee experience, and I’m urging them to think about their potential employee and candidate experience.
Age – the Superpower you cannot afford to ignore
As someone with deep experience in the 50+ workplace agenda, there is one organisation that I look to for good practice, experience and the pioneering attitude that is continuing to pave the way. I first met Alistair McQueen, Head of Savings and Retirement at Aviva...
Looking for the heart of innovation and inspiration in Gloucestershire? You’ll find it at Renishaw
Let me tell you about Roz. Because Roz’s story is so inspiring and offers an amazing example of how innovative approaches to team development at Renishaw can have a real and sustainable impact. I first heard about Roz Woodman via her colleague Ben Goodare, the Head...
The Top 5 Initiatives Employers Should Be Using to Support Employees Mental Health
As Mental Health Week kicks off, it reminds us that our mental well-being deserves attention, understanding, and support. In an era marked by relentless demands and increasing pressures, nurturing mental health is essential for individuals and organisations alike....
Top 5 Reasons Over 50’s Make the Best Employees
This is one of my favourite subjects. Think overqualified, think highly experienced; what’s not to like? It sounds like an outstanding employee and an interim manager to me! I’m pleased to say in the media and society, the 50+ narrative is changing at last....
The Route Into Engineering at SPP Pumps
On a cold, wintery morning in December, I walked into SPP Pumps in Coleford to meet Laura Hurcombe, Head of UK Manufacturing. I’m a huge advocate for showcasing the fantastic range of businesses and employers we are so lucky to have in the Forest of Dean. Laura...
3 things we can learn from Jamie Oliver about finding a job you love
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Jamie Oliver was there to promote his new book and did an inspiring talk about his life and career to date. He talks with such enthusiasm, and the purpose and passion that drives him shine...