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International Women’s Day 2024 – Celebrating Top Women In Business It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate just how far women have come in the entrepreneurship world. At the moment, we’ve seen more women in work than ever, yet we are still seeing inequality in pay, with women still having a 14.5%…

They say variety is the spice of life. If we were all the same, the world would be a very dull place. Just as diversity adds colour to our world, inclusive workplaces add colour to the world of work. This allows not only employees but also businesses and wider society to shine. This LQBTQ+ History…

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and I’d like to take a moment to focus on mental health in young people and children, a subject close to my heart. The last few years have been tough on all of us, but children and young people have suffered more than most. They had to contend…

Throughout 2023, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible individuals and organisations who share our commitment to excellence, growth and career progression through organisational training and development. We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and trust. A Year of Challenges The year 2023 brought challenges and…

Celebrating Our Sisters – Black History Month 2023 As we celebrated Black History Month in October, we want to continue with the theme of Celebrating Our Sisters by taking this opportunity to explore the most powerful and influential female heroines and ancient African queens history has ever known. From Queen Nefertiti and her legacy of…

Britain is full of inspirational women doing amazing things in the world of business. There are more female entrepreneurs in Britain than ever before. In fact, in 2022, over 150,000 new companies were established in the UK by female entrepreneurs, twice as many as in 2018. The achievements of women in business are often overlooked…

Why Low-cost Shouldn’t Mean Poor Customer Service The latest report by the Institute of Customer Satisfaction Index makes grim reading. The UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) shows that the adverse impact on customer satisfaction of problems and bad experiences has increased since last year. Furthermore, it revealed that organisations are taking longer to deal with…

The Art of Communication: Rediscovering Professional Etiquette These days, professional relationships are often managed through email threads, LinkedIn messages, and virtual calls. However, as professional etiquette seems to be dwindling, a worrisome trend is emerging: an increasingly transactional approach that often undermines the significance of human connections. You may have even experienced this yourself. More…

Mental Health In The Workplace – The Rise Of Anxiety At Work In May, Kirkwood Consulting joined the global community in recognising Mental Health Awareness Week, a dedicated period for sparking vital conversations on mental health and overall well-being. It’s a stark reality that mental health issues touch 1 in every 4 adults, having a…

Times are tough for businesses across the UK right now, and company insolvencies are an ever-present threat as companies battle with the cost-of-living crisis, staff retention and other pressures. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) recently reported that government figures revealed that company insolvencies were at 22,109, nearly 60% higher than the previous year, and…