Culture

There’s been a change in the wind. Can you feel it? There's been a shift in understanding employee needs and recognising the importance of employee welfare. However, amongst Britain’s bustling workplaces, a new phenomenon is emerging… Wellbeing Washing. What On Earth Is Wellbeing Washing? If you have never heard of wellbeing washing before, you are not alone. Put simply it is the process of making changes to your workplace which, on the surface, might appear to help employees...

Remember when optimising for SEO was the number one priority to ensure that your brand held that top spot on Google? Well, SEO optimisation might be about to take a back seat thanks to the sneaky, but scarily intelligent ChatGPT, the AI system with 100 million users! So, What Is ChatGPT? Put simply, it is an artificial intelligence program which functions much like those annoying chatbots you see pop up when you are shopping online, with one major...

Working from home has become a norm in which many of us have adjusted to, enjoying the perks of reduced travel costs, a flexible schedule and most importantly, a Covid-safe work environment. However for some people, working from home is becoming more of a challenge and the countdown to returning to the office couldn't come sooner! A recent survey showed that more than half of UK workers are feeling fatigued from working from home, which is...

2020 was a year of highs and lows, so celebrating the year coming to an end was important to us at Siren Search. Over the Christmas period we spent a lot of time catching up with our favourite series', watching nostalgic films and listening to classic (and sometimes cheesy) Christmas songs! Take a look at some of our festive favourites; you may even spot some of your favourites too!   Films Home Alone (1 & 2) Santa Claus (1, 2 & 3) Miracle...

Here at Siren Search we like to regularly discuss our current favourites, from Films to TV shows and even the latest Apps. We often debate the best new releases in Entertainment and Media (staying professional of course!). Here are some of our current and past favourites that have been keeping us entertained over the last few months.   Staff Favourites   Films The Social Dilemma - Harps & Rebecca The Dictator - Eszter Frankenstein - Emily Adaams Family Values - Le'Shaé The Playbook: A Coach's Rules...

To say we are living in very uncertain times could very well be the understatement of the year. The impact of COVID-19 - formally known as Coronavirus - can be felt across a multitude of professions. Alas, Digital Marketing is also one of those professions. A Brave New World In order to help you better prepare for a coronavirus phase, here at Siren Search, we have created a handy little survival guide on how to generate value for...

Along with lots of other businesses in the country, Siren Search has transitioned to Work From Home, to help keep our team, and others, safe and healthy. For us, it’s a chance to show how we trust the team, because unfortunately a lot of businesses don’t feel they can do this. What’s more, working in Marketing and using tools online to operate, means that we can operate 100% capacity remotely as we would in the office through...

Mental Health affects over one sixth of people in the UK, and with us spending the majority of our time in the workplace, it’s important to know how to look after ourselves and others to prevent Mental Health problems arising. The work environment should promote positive Mental Health to help us to be healthy and happy. Looking after your own Mental Health at work: Talk about your feelings - this can help you to maintain...

Mental Health problems are rising in the UK, with 1 in 6 people suffering from issues. With people spending most of their lives at work, it is vital that this is an environment that helps aid positive mental health, and helps those with problems. Legal Obligations as an Employer Where an employee has mental health issues which amount to a disability, an employer has an obligation to consider whether any reasonable adjustments can be made to...

With more than 1 in 7 people experiencing issues with Mental Health at work, it's time to take action and make the workplace environment a place for everyone to be healthy and happy. What are Mental Health problems? Mental health is the way we think and feel, as well as our abilities to deal with daily life. Everyone feels stressed, sad or frightened at some point, but these feelings usually pass. However, sometimes these can develop...