By Michelle Pollard, Spider
As a decision maker in your business, if you’ve tried to recruit recently, you’ll know that the phrase ‘The Candidate is King’ is very apt and recruiting great people can sometimes be more than a challenge.
Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Lizzy Dring, Huxley Events

Did you know happy workers are 13% more productive? Research by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, in collaboration with British multinational telecoms firm BT, found a conclusive link between happiness and productivity.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

A shift is taking place in the corporate world. More and more businesses are understanding that acceptance, kindness and empathy are just as important in the workplace as they are outside of it when it comes to making a positive difference.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

After a couple of years of curtailed activities due to the pandemic, we have our freedom. So why not celebrate in style this Christmas. Whether it’s a special gift to say, ‘thank you’, somewhere to go for a small client lunch, a festive mini-break, or you want to ‘go large’ and host an office party to remember, here are some ideas that might just tickle your tastebuds.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

Local cancer charity, Big C, is developing a new People and Culture Strategy, which is the evolution of an action plan to develop people practices and culture across the organisation positively. Here Caroline Roberts, Big C’s People Manager, explains their approach.
Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

Building on more than two decades as one of the most successful and trusted financial services providers in the region, Credo Asset Finance has unveiled a new brand identity, which puts front and centre the company’s pride in being part of STAR Asset Finance Group.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Dr Chris Bushby, Big C

Having been Chief Executive of two leading organisations in the region for over 25 years, a Chair of several boards, and with three honorary doctorates, people make certain assumptions about you. But many will have no idea that I can sometimes find it difficult to write my signature.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Judeline Nicholas, Institute of Directors

At the Institute of Directors (IoD), we believe that better directors build better organisations and better organisations build a better world.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

Who can deny that one of the best parts of the festive period is the food – from Father Christmas’ mince pies to the Boxing Day buffet, everyone has their favourite.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Nathan Munt, Lucas Fettes Financial Planning
Considering how your business can cater to clients who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances is an important step toward providing truly inclusive services.

Published in Norfolk Director magazine Autumn | Winter 2022

By Liz Stevens, Birketts

The impact of the menopause in the workplace has recently – many would say belatedly – been a hot topic, with numerous studies and tribunal decisions focussing on the issue and new initiatives introduced to address it.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

Apprenticeships Norfolk is placing more and more people into roles within organisations which have a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Kimberly Myhill, Equal Lives
Equal Lives is a user-led disability rights organisation working across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our work is based on the Social Model of Disability, meaning we approach support as a way of removing barriers to independence.
Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By David Scrivener, Ensors Chartered Accountants
Many sellers of owner-managed businesses decide to step back as retirement approaches. At this point, some are lucky enough to be comfortable financially. They see the potential sale safeguarding company legacy and employee livelihoods rather than raising cash for themselves.
Published in Norfolk Director magazine, Autumn|Winter 2022

By Liz Owers, MAD-HR

Remember what it felt like to be that person in the playground who was picked last for the team, didn’t feel they could reveal their true self or spent their academic or early employment years feeling ‘outside’ of the popular circle?

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Shane Lutkin, Positive Ei
I consider myself to be a modern person who is categorically not prejudiced or intolerant. Thus, I include diversity and inclusion in my core beliefs. I created over two thousand years of employment in my former business life, so I’ve dealt with many people.
Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Mark Hinds, Charles Stanley Wealth Managers
The topic of diversity and inclusion is something we continue to hear about and is a crucial factor in improving the success and strength of any organisation.

Published in Norfolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022