Modern Uses of Latin
Latin is more than literary archaeology. It is a language found in many parlances. Be it business, literary, academic, legal, medical, or musical.
Michael Bear, MSc, Assoc CIPD
MSc in Human Resource Management Student at University of London | Published Author | Aspiring HR Business Partner | Available for Opportunities from October 2024
Thoughts on Well-being
Lately, I have been reflecting on well-being in the workplace for my studies. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as "[1] general health and happiness, or [2] emotional/physical/psychological well-being", its implications are sprawling and not limited to workplace factors. The makeup of well-being is multi-layered....
Employment Law Update (2023)
January 2023
Employee Health & Disability
Family Resources Survey (FRS) studies are led by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and have been carried out since 1992. Sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the FRS studies people's living standards and circumstances in the UK. This information is invaluable because it is...
CIPD Level 5: Module One
On 16 November 2022, I submitted the inaugural summative assessment for my CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management. This assessment entailed providing 12 written responses, aggregating to a total of 5,000 words, addressing various aspects of organisational performance and culture. Subsequently, on 21 November 2022, my submission was...
Sickness Absence Explained
Being unwell is a misfortune we all share from time to time. Being unwell at work comes with several risks: contagion, loss of productivity, and worsening sickness. As such, it is in everyone's interest to understand the process of long and short-term sickness in the world of work....