Personal Stories
5 easy ways for a line manager to help a new starter
Why is starting a new job like getting used to a new car? Help your new starter get used to their new job with these no-nonsense tips from experienced team leader Sam. Learn to build a high-performing and happy team.
If you don’t offer flexible working, are you a loser?
Hours flexibility can be highly impactful to your staff’s health. Read the interview with a flexible working expert who believes you can't have real inclusivity at work without flexibility. Don’t lose out on talent from employees with disabilities.
Wellbeing at work: How does your age affect your views?
Is wellbeing at work going too far? Should we just knuckle down and work hard? Enjoy frank answers from different age groups discussing workplace wellbeing, work culture, and work-life balance.
The perimenopause at work: a confidence nosedive?
During perimenopause you can feel an unsettling sense of fear. Menopause coach Emma explains why and what perimenopausal women are doing to regain that confidence at work.
Could your MD move more in ’24?
Are senior staff worse or better at moving during the working day than junior staff? And does Posturite’s own MD set a good example? We investigate managers’ good and bad working habits in honour of the Move More in ’24 healthy working campaign.
I’m your colleague, I’m on the autistic spectrum and I’m an individual
“There's so many positives that I believe autistic differences bring to my personal life and to my work life” Amber tells us. Understand autism better by reading these enlightening interviews with two neurodiverse women navigating their careers.
You’re stressed at work, but won’t take the time to do something about it?
Meet Camille whose stressful and toxic job exacerbated a mental health crisis. She’ll inspire you to make small changes for a big difference to your work stress. It’s time to tackle stress at work and enhance your mental health.
We chose Shared Parental Leave; traditional Maternity Leave wasn’t for us
"Traditional Maternity Leave wasn't for us! Shared Parental Leave meant our baby experienced her early months with both of us.” Read this SPL story from the perspective of two parents and their HR manager.
The gender pay gap: should women be even more outraged by it?
A gender pay gap that’s nearly 15%! We've still got a long way to go in the UK. Find out why your organisation would benefit from closing the gender pay gap. With expert commentary from Lead5050’s founder, explore the advantages of making leadership teams more gender-balanced.
Why I’m upgrading to a better office chair
Jo needs better support for her back while she’s working from home – she works from her daughter’s bedroom. Here she shares her experience of choosing an ergonomic chair and getting it set up for her by an expert at her home.
