The Secretary Magazine

Menopause at Work: Why 2027 Must Be About More Than Just Compliance

There was a time when menopause simply wasn’t talked about at work. Women were expected to carry on regardless, quietly managing symptoms that could range from inconvenient to completely debilitating. Brain fog was dismissed as forgetfulness, anxiety mistaken for a lack of confidence, and exhaustion attributed to being ‘too busy . Thankfully, those days are … Read more

Less Stress, More Tea Breaks

Less Stress, More Tea Breaks

We have all had those days where the inbox is filling up faster than we can click delete, the phone will not stop ringing, and three different people need something urgent all at the same time. When you are the person holding the office together, workplace pressure can build up before you even realise it. … Read more

How to organize inclusive events for your neurodiverse colleagues

neurodiverse staff

One in four (39%) of South West employees dislike work team-building activities, according to a new survey by workplace expert Acas. Acas asked employees which work-related social activities or engagements they favoured least. Almost one-fifth (18%) said they disliked after-hours drinks, with 18% disliking any social activity with colleagues. Staff may have preferences for certain … Read more