To Open Plan, or Not to Open Plan? by Jane McNeice
The case for and against open plan offices continues to be debated and I truly feel the reason for this is because we believe it must be one or the other, and in some way, one will win out. What is more unusual is that we expect the black or white outcome. Why would we? Human beings are all different. I could find you one person who will make a very convincing case for open plan workspace and the benefits of this, and I can find you another who could make an equally good case for a more closed...
Read MoreNeurodiversity – meeting the need, by Jane McNeice
About Neurodiversity It is increasingly acknowledged by UK employers that there is a need to have a neuro-diverse workforce and that there are significant benefits of fostering such diversity. Given that estimates suggest more than 15% of the UK population are neuro-divergent (ACAS, 2020) most employers will, in fact, already be employing neuro-diverse people. Neuro-diverse diagnoses include conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspersers, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Read Morei-act gains accreditation with The Royal College of Psychiatrists, By i-ACT (for Positive Mental Health)
We are thrilled to announce that the i-act (for positive mental health wellbeing) training courses have been officially accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists and we are, of course, delighted with this news. The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional medical body responsible for education and training, and in setting and raising standards of psychiatry in the United Kingdom. The Royal College of Psychiatrists work to secure the best outcomes for people with mental...
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