There's a particular kind of tired that HR professionals know well. It's not the tired you feel after a long day. It's the tired that comes with not quite feeling like yourself anymore — and not being able to work out whether it's the job, or something else entirely. It's the tired of holding everything together for everyone around you, while quietly wondering when someone is going to ask if you're  okay. They don't. They rarely do. The Profession Nobody Supports Here's somet

After 20 years in HR, I've watched various organisations run the same exhausted cycle — and the annual appraisal, as most organisations run it, is one of the most counterproductive rituals in modern business. Not because the principle is flawed — feedback, reflection, and goal-setting are genuinely essential — but because we have built a fundamentally broken process and then kept running it, year after year, wondering why nothing changes. I could provide a long list of why th

Human Resources professionals are one of the most important backbones of any organisation. They hire talent, resolve conflict, support employee wellbeing, and navigate compliance — often all before lunch. Yet there's a painful irony at the heart of the profession: the people responsible for looking after everyone else are frequently the ones most at risk of burnout. The Hidden Weight of HR Work HR burnout is not a new phenomenon, but it has intensified dramatically in recent

Modern workspace with laptop and coding books, symbolizing IT apprenticeship learning Apprenticeships have been a valuable way for IT companies to build skilled teams while offering career paths to new talent. Recent reforms in apprenticeship programs are reshaping how companies approach training and hiring. These changes bring both challenges and opportunities for IT firms eager to stay competitive and develop their workforce effectively. Understanding the new rules and adap

One of the great benefits of owning your own business is that you get to choose with whom you want to work. This is why I am extremely proud to share that I applied to the Safe Space Alliance and was successfully added to their register as a 'safe space' for individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. What Does It Mean to Be a Safe Space? Being a safe space involves more than just flying a rainbow flag, updating your company logo, or acknowledging pride during specific times o

Over the past few weeks, I have been busy attending various events. What I was surprised about was it did not take much to drain my social batteries and the need for me to take time to recharge. I should not have been surprised, given the changes to my life and what my personal preferences are when it comes to social interactions. Personality types and understanding them has always been of interest to me. There are a lot of tools to help you determine what classification

We have all been there I am sure when you feel like there is not enough hours in the day and as soon as you have achieved one item off your to do list, another three may appear.  There can be certain times of the week or year where it feels like you have less time to do things.    What I have come to realise a lot of the time is that you can be putting pressure on yourself when no-one else is.  There are a lot of apps out there to help you schedule things and organise yoursel

This is something I have been dealing with over the past 1-2 weeks, at home and wanted to share.  I have been an animal owner for some years now in some form or another. We adopted our newest fur babies into the family, in the form of two cats, both whom had lived together previously, two boys called Simba and Marley.  Recently, we have seen some changes in their behaviour, especially towards each other.  Marley in particular has been less tolerant and gives off warning signs

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? A time where Women are celebrated for their achievements in various fields like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The important point is STEM is open to everyone, regardless of gender. Previously, I have worked with businesses to support Women in STEM and whilst I am passionate about this topic and appreciate it has its place, I also believe it should be available to all, regardless of gender. Let m

Yesterday I got a new haircut, it had been a little while, but I was excited to share a photo with my friends as I always find people are...