Flexible working is now a common practice in many firms and is being adopted increasingly quickly as workplaces shift to a working culture that suits the needs of their employees.
22.02.2023
Culture in a workplace dictates the effectiveness of the work produced. Positive relationships between senior managers and employees are essential to a well functioning company. Poor communication can signify a company in decline; one that does not have the means or the confidence to rectify internal issues and create a happier workspace.
21.02.2023
Whether you’re a victim of the recent onslaught of tech layoffs or are looking for a new opportunity in your current field, looking for a new job can be a time-consuming and insecurity-inducing experience.
21.02.2023
At Maddyness, we have recently launched our job board to connect the right people with the right roles. As part of our commitment to shed some light on what these roles mean, we’re diving into the responsibilities, strategic importance and talent-profiles attached to them. This week, we look into the diversity, equality and inclusion officer.
16.02.2023
Remote working has become the norm, with many jobs advertising this as a benefit. However, what about the benefits of working from the office? While the flexibility of working from home can be attractive to your employees from the outset, it can often have pitfalls further in. From the lack of socialising to simply struggling with online tech support, there are many reasons your employees might actually prefer and benefit from working in the office.
15.02.2023
Team building activities are the perfect solution when you want to get your entire team together to boost company morale.
15.02.2023
In a first of its kind report from Proud Ventures, data reveals that 75% of LGBTQ+ founders don't reveal either their sexuality or gender identity in the workplace, highlighting the scale of the problem.
08.02.2023
Work can be satisfying and fulfilling, but persistent inequalities prevent many people from achieving their full potential and enjoying the same benefits and opportunities as their peers.
07.02.2023
Despite recent headlines, the UK’s tech sector remains robust. In 2022 alone, UK-based tech companies raised near-record levels of funding (£24B), and received more venture capital investment than any other European country.
07.02.2023
In recent years, the role of the community manager within UK startups has become increasingly important. A community manager acts as a liaison between a company and the wider public, managing interactions with the customer base, building relationships, and developing customer loyalty.
31.01.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Michael Boham, founder of Skillsize about helping businesses optimise and manage their recruitment, building a collaborative and risk-taking culture and using AI to align organisations with their strategies.
31.01.2023
It’s normal to assume that if you keep your head down, hit your targets and continue to work hard career progression will automatically happen. Unfortunately, that’s the professional equivalent of thinking your perfect partner will one day knock on your front door with a view to living happily ever after. It’s just not going to happen.
24.01.2023
Six major UK employers have become the first organisations to sign a commitment to help armed forces veterans and their partners find meaningful employment in technology and digital roles after leaving the military.
23.01.2023
You often hear managers say that they want to recruit people who will ‘fit in’ with the team. And leaders often extol the benefits of having ‘alignment’ – everyone heading in the same direction. Both these notions are misguided. Teams that fit well together and are fully aligned work in the same direction but the trouble is that they often think in the same direction.
18.01.2023