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On 29 January, I was informed that a former work colleague had sadly passed away. He was, I believe, in his late fifties. Like many moments of unexpected loss, the news stopped me in my tracks. It prompted a period of reflection. Not only about him, but about where I am in life, the choices I am facing in my current role, and the broader question of how we all spend our working lives. Before even considering career change or progression, there is a more fundamental issue wort

For managers and leaders, discipline used to be procedural. There were policies, clear steps, and a fairly linear path from issue to resolution. If standards were not met, the response was documented, formal and often decisive. That environment has changed. Today, discipline is less visible, more nuanced and, in many cases, harder to apply well. Yet the responsibility for it still sits firmly with leaders. In fact, the consequences of getting discipline wrong are arguably gre

At some point in most careers, the question appears quietly, or crashes in loudly, should I just walk away? You might be burnt out, under-valued, stuck, or simply done. The idea of handing in your notice without a new role secured can feel both terrifying and strangely liberating. This article explores that decision honestly. It is an opinion piece , based on common career scenarios and real-world experience, not financial, legal, or mental-health advice . Any major career de

For anyone planning annual leave, job changes, or simply looking to maximise long weekends, here are the official UK bank holidays for 2026 . ⚠️ Note: Dates below apply to England and Wales . Scotland and Northern Ireland have additional country-specific holidays. January Thursday 1 January  – New Year’s Day April Friday 3 April  – Good Friday Monday 6 April  – Easter Monday May Monday 4 May  – Early May Bank Holiday Monday 25 May  – Spring Bank Holiday August Monday 31 Augus

Most of us have had a moment like it. You speak up with good intentions. You’re trying to help, be useful, or show awareness. Then afterwards, that uncomfortable feeling creeps in — Was that actually my place? Was I right? Did I make things worse? In workplaces especially, silence is often underrated. When Speaking Isn’t the Same as Helping Modern work culture encourages participation. We’re told to be proactive, confident, visible. But there’s a difference between adding val

What’s Actually Changed (and what still works) If you’re job hunting in 2026 and it feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining it. The UK job market hasn’t just shifted slightly, it’s been quietly re-engineered. On the surface, it still looks familiar. CVs, applications, interviews, job boards. But underneath, the rules are different. Employers are hiring differently, technology is screening more aggressively, and candidates are expected to show more clarity, faster.