Staying In Work As A Carer

Caring has been put front-and-centre this week to highlight the lives of people who look after others. It’s likely that you know someone who’s a carer – or soon will. One in ten of us is a carer and the number is quickly rising.

Discovering the importance of exercise for mental health

If I am honest, I am not sure I remember much about 2011-12. It seems like a blurry picture on a screen I can’t quite see. You …

How freelancing helps in tough family times

Going freelance was the best decision I could make for my family. Not just because of the extra legroom I now have when it comes …

Finding my balance for International Women’s Day

The theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March is ‘Balance for better’, calling for a gender-balanced world. But what does …

Taking Care of Wellbeing at Work

Our offices and businesses are based on outdated thoughts, presumptions and values which do not ring true in the modern world. It …

How carers can grow their careers while looking after loved ones

Only 67 per cent of adult carers have a job, with the majority of the rest saying they’d like to work, but are unable to. Hoxby …

New Year, New Hoxby

Finding a new role is the top New Year resolution for Brits according to recent research, and recruiters say January is their …

FLEX – Revolution, not evolution!

In 2017 a movement was sparked inside one of the world’s largest banks. Hundreds of individuals from across HSBC in the UK came …

How to tackle loneliness as a freelancer

Reading about the recent BBC Radio 4 loneliness survey (which found 40% of 16-24 year olds often feel lonely) got me thinking …