Notion Blog and News

Laura Ashley-Timms and other members of the team at Notion share their insights, thoughts, views and ideas with you about coaching, employee engagement, improving management performance and creating dynamic cultures at work... as well as any great ideas they come across of best practise in the business world.. Enjoy!

2013: The Year for Business Growth

2013: The Year for Business Growth

Business owners are starting 2013 with optimism as 48% predict growth.

It's Snow Joke

It's Snow Joke

If you’ve braved the snow to get to work today or if you're working from home supervising the kids (who all seem to be off school) then we've got a fabulous offer for you.

The Rise of Entrepreneurial Women

The Rise of Entrepreneurial Women

There are more women business owners than ever before. The number of female business owners has doubled since 1979, and a quarter of the UK’s self-employed are now women* often stimulated by the need to juggle family and work life. The media has even given them their very own name: "mumtrepeneurs”!

Report Finds the Majority of Managers Undervalue HR

Report Finds the Majority of Managers Undervalue HR

A study by the Advanced Business Solutions in partnership with Source for Consulting found that 34% of business leaders believe HR Directors do not need to be involved in senior decision-making. In contrast, 73% of HR Directors felt a "critical” need for them to be present in boardroom decisions.

In Pursuit of Happiness

In Pursuit of Happiness

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has been assessing factors that impact the health, happiness and ultimate performance of managers in their work environment.

NOW is the Best Time to Start a Business

NOW is the Best Time to Start a Business

Despite miserable forecasts from the Bank of England on Britain’s economy; a record number of start-ups were established last year. The job climate is looking bright with employment peaking at its highest since records began. So what does this mean for entrepreneurs?