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Conflict is part of working with people. Whether it’s a difference in opinion, working style, or priorities, tension is bound to show up. But not all conflict is bad. When handled well, it can lead to better ideas, stronger relationships, and real progress. The trouble starts when conflict is avoided or mishandled. That’s when it […]

Businesses often recruit in reaction to a problem. Someone leaves, something’s urgent, or a new project has just landed. In these situations, businesses hire to fix what is broken now, rather than to build what they want next. Your future business will be shaped by the people you bring in today. Their skills, values, and

In many organisations, becoming a manager is often seen as a natural next step, a reward for excelling in your role. But leading others isn’t just about experience or confidence. It’s about people. And that can be an entirely different skill set. Some thrive on challenge and pace. Others value structure, collaboration, or support. What

The UK government is making a huge upgrade to workers’ rights with the introduction of Day One Rights as part of the new Employment Rights Bill.  This legislation aims to end unfair employment practices, strengthen worker protections, and modernise employment laws to reflect today’s workforce needs. Among the major changes, employees will now be entitled

In today’s interconnected world, businesses have unprecedented opportunities to harness talent from across the globe. However, managing a culturally diverse team can be challenging without a clear understanding of each culture involved. Leaders who effectively embrace cultural diversity can unlock innovation and growth within their teams. Cultural diversity in the workplace encompasses respect for all

Meet Jo Long Jo Long, our Director / Owner at Culture Stretch, shares her insights on creating psychologically safe workplaces based on her experience in business leadership. As a female in her mid-fifties, working from the age of 16, I have a multitude of experiences in business, some not so great culturally, and others that

For those who know me now, you may find the following somewhat difficult to believe now, however, I struggled with self-confidence for a significant part of growing up.

As a child, my mum was a big fan of jumble sale clothes and hand-me-downs so I resembled others’ clothes choices more frequently than my style…

Recruitment Challenges Hiring the wrong employee can be detrimental to your business, leading to a loss of productivity, customer satisfaction and staff morale, not to mention the cost of having to rehire. According to Oxford  Economics and Unum, it costs an average of £30,614 to replace an employee on a salary of £25,000 per year.

Do you often find yourself struggling to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? By following a few simple strategies, you can set yourself up for success and achieve your goals in the new year. Take a look at the article below to transform your resolution into one you can stick to in 2023! The fresh