Bringing a young person into your business can be genuinely exciting. Their fresh perspectives, energy and enthusiasm can be infectious and bring a real spark to your team. But in the excitement of welcoming a new team member, it's easy to forget that for many Gen Zers (16-26 years old) this may be their very first job. When you've been in the workplace for years, it's natural to take certain things for granted, such as writing an email or knowing how to behave in a meeting. But these are...

“Just bump into him and get it over with”. This is what two female employees were told when a colleague, who had committed a sexual offence against them, was due to return to the office. Unfortunately, this is far from an isolated incident with 22.5% of people experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. And with sexual harassment reforms set to tighten in October this year, sexual harassment is not only a serious safeguarding concern but also a growing legal and financial risk for...

"Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." This was the statement from Astronomer after their CEO and HR boss were caught last year on ‘kiss cam’ at a Coldplay concert. Both parties have now resigned. And while this undoubtedly gave us one of the water cooler moments of 2025, it also highlights something all businesses should seriously consider. The importance of have a workplace romance policy. You might think your business is too small, or...