Employment Law Changes for employers to look out for – UK

Many notable changes to the United Kingdom's employment laws will take effect in 2021 and 2022. Because compliance should be an ongoing process for all employers, I have compiled a list of the most important and recent legislation changes Here is a list of forthcoming employment law changes 5th October 2021 - The EHRC will …

TRIGGER WARNING: Rape – Under reported, Low Conviction Rates, Trauma; Let’s Talk About It.

An estimated 1.6 million adults aged 16 -74 years has experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts) since the age of 16 According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) an estimated 1.6 million adults aged 16 -74 years has experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts) since the …

Putting Things Into Perspective

How a health scare can widen your outlook Any one who knows me personally will know that I am eccentric. I am also, therefore a proud fan of anything that falls within the realms of idiosyncrasy and weirdness in general. However, I was not a fan of the events of this past week. I was …

Playing The Victim – A No-Win Game

Life isn't Fair! Or Is It? My favorite quote is ‘Cogito Ergo sum’ which can be translated to 'I Think, Therefore I am'. This timeless quote reminds us that thoughts are things. They are powerful. They are preemptive. They can help us manifest our dreams and they can draw us closer to our deepest fears. Most …

Just Chill! 5 interesting ways to relieve stress

With the demands of work and family, finding time to relax and de-stress can be difficult. As stress is linked to high-blood pressure, heart attacks, lower immunity, depression and anxiety, it is very important that we take time to reduce stress in our lives. Fortunately, there are many ways to make relaxation a part of …

Six Super Interesting Podcasts that you should probably start listening to!

Podcasts are more popular than ever and it is easy to see why! They’re a great way to engage your brain during a daily commute, distract yourself during a workout or stay up-to-date on news and current events. With thousands to choose from, I have created a list of six super interesting podcasts that you …

I’m a woman, Is it okay to make the first move?

With the introduction of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, connecting with people is easier than ever before. However, despite the evolving dating climate, the rules of courtship have stayed pretty consistent; men ask and women wait to be asked. For centuries, women have been told to be passive while waiting for a man to …

Misconceptions about Self Care

Unless you have been on a social media hiatus for the past couple of years, you've probably come across quite a few articles touting the benefits of the 'self-care'. While a slew of excellent information about the notion is only a Google search away, there are still a few surprising misconceptions about self-care that could …

Stop apologising so much! Or you will really be sorry

We have all encountered a person at work that is always sorry. Yes, today we are going to talk about the chronic over-apologizer, the person who sentences always seem to start with "I'm sorry to disturb you" or some other self-defeating phrase. Or maybe you're the one who has fallen into this over-apologising trap? Over-apologising …

Three #relationshipgoals that you actually want

With social media so focused on cute relationship goals it is easy to forget what really matters in a relationship.  Unless you have been living under a social media rock for the last three years, you have probably seen the phrase Relationship goals hashtagged into an Instagram caption or two (thousand). Most commonly found under …