The Leadership Shift Most New Managers Struggle With
One of the hardest transitions in people management is realising your value no longer comes from being the expert in the room.
When Letting Go Feels Like Losing Control
As an individual contributor, your value is clear. You deliver, you solve, you execute.
Why Coaching Has Become a Must Have Skill for People Managers
In a fast-moving workplace, people are expected to think, adapt, and make decisions, often without close supervision when you throw hybrid working into the mix.
How to Perform Your First Probation Review With Confidence
For experienced managers, probation review meetings can feel as routine as monthly one-to-ones: they know the drill, the questions flow naturally, and they’ve decided exactly what evidence to bring. However, if you’re stepping into this process for the first time, running your first probation review can feel quite daunting. Naturally, you may have a few questions, such as:
The Employment Rights Bill - What Does It Mean for Employers?
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB), first published on 10 October 2024, represents one of the most sweeping overhauls of UK employment law in decades, bringing forward 28 significant reforms designed to modernise and strengthen the workplace. Although Parliament has already debated its provisions, the vast majority of these changes will not come into force until 2026, following Royal Assent and a period of phased implementation.
How to Conduct Your First Appraisal
Performance appraisals are more than just a routine “people management” exercise - they’re a pivotal opportunity to recognise achievements, address challenges within the workplace, and set clear expectations that empower your employees to grow and excel within their role. However, delivering your first appraisal is a significant milestone in your own career, and therefore requires its fair share of thought as to how you’ll go about this.
