Be the change you want to see in your business

Be the change you want to see in your business

Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance. It’s with this note from Verna Myers in mind that Bindy Edelman approaches her role as global head of diversity and inclusion at cloud accounting software company Xero. It comes after years...
Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

“Life can throw us a curveball at any stage in our lives, making us feel not ourselves. At Sedgman, we want our people to know that we care and that support is available. Mental Health Week is an important event on the Sedgman calendar and we will be continuing...
How to recover from an epic fail at work

How to recover from an epic fail at work

Not a single week goes by without someone volunteering a firm example of how they have failed to speak up in a meeting at work, because they froze with intimidation of fear. This week was the same, with one major exception – I heard about it from the most senior...
R U OK? – how often do you ask people that question?

R U OK? – how often do you ask people that question?

How often do you ask people if they are doing okay? And when you do ask, do you really listen to the answer? It is such a simple question and as research shows, can be powerful enough to stop that individual from ending their life. The statistics around suicide are...