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Bridging the Generational Communication Gap at Work  

A full stop at the end of a text message reads as neutral punctuation to most people over thirty. To many Gen Z employees, the same full stop can be...

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Why Employees Stay: The Workplace Priorities

It is easy to think that, as an employer, if you pay a fair wage and the workplace culture is generally considered to be ‘good’ then people will simply turn...

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How can businesses take charge of human sustainability?

Sustainability is not just about the natural environment. It is also the focus on individuals and their wellbeing, to better protect their health and live healthier lives. It is estimated...

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What flexible working looks like in 2026

If you can believe it, the Covid-19 pandemic was just over 5 years ago, but the marks of its impact are still showing in the workplace. When the majority of...

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Maximising Your Workplace Budget for 2026

As we move into 2026, businesses across the UK are reviewing budgets to ensure every pound delivers maximum value. With ongoing changes to business rates, operating costs, and investment priorities,...

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from My Staff Shop!

As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect and say thank you. At My Staff Shop, everything we do is centred around people, helping...

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How to Improve Communication Within the Workplace

Who has not been in a meeting wondering what the key message actually was? Or sent a message that somehow created more questions than answers? In busy workplaces communication is...

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Buzzwords to know for 2026 – and what they’re really telling you

In 2025 we got a front-row seat to a very strange workplace: hybrid is now ‘normal’ but no one can really agree what that means, AI is both saviour and...

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces: How HR Can Support and Empower LGBTQ+ Employees

No matter what company or organisation someone works for, they all deserve to be a part of an environment which they feel safe and respected in.  But for some LGBTQ+...

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