World Braille Day
4th January is World Braille Day, and it commemorates the birth of Louis Braille. As a lover of history, avidly discovering the when and...
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Helen Pettifer
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The Best Christmas Gift is…
It’s that time of year when we are bombarded with adverts for perfume, watches, matching pyjamas and Lego sets. Then there are the...
Helen Pettifer
- 3 min
Bullying in the Workplace
An Ofcom survey revealed that 39% of 8 to 17-year-olds have experienced bullying on or offline, but this doesn’t end as we reach...
Helen Pettifer
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Please Don’t Interrupt
When we have something to say; a question to ask, an opinion to share, an explanation to deliver, it is so much easier when our flow...
Helen Pettifer
- 3 min
Building an Inclusive Work Culture
Complying with the FCA Guidelines on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers is not a quick tick box exercise. It depends on...
Helen Pettifer
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Uncovering Hidden Disabilities
There are over 14 million people with a disability in the UK. That is more than a fifth of the population. Fewer than 8% of those...
Helen Pettifer
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Vulnerable Customers at Risk of Gambling Harm
An occasional flutter on the horses or play on an online game site can be fun, but to many people, gambling is highly addictive. As the...
Helen Pettifer
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Challenging Perceptions & Judgements in Customer Service
Being judgemental is a human trait, however, it is one that we need to challenge if we are to provide a positive customer experience for...
Helen Pettifer
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Good News for Vulnerable Customers
Understanding and meeting the diverse needs of vulnerable customers can feel overwhelming, but many organisations have made it a...
Helen Pettifer
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Communicating When Communication is a Challenge
Any customer service manual or training will emphasise the importance of effective communication. It will encourage staff to engage in...
Helen Pettifer
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Supporting Bereaved Customers and Employees
As the Bereavement Pay & Leave Bill is scheduled for its second reading in the House of Commons on 18 March, this article focuses on...
Helen Pettifer
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High Levels of Empathy
Anyone who knows me is aware that I wear my heart on my sleeve. In conversation, my responses are emotionally driven – I am quick to...
Helen Pettifer
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Good news for Inclusive Service Providers
I approach life with a glass-half-full attitude. In my work, I actively seek out the progress being made by organisations, the good...
Helen Pettifer
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Buy Now Pay Later: A Financial Solution or Trap?
The option to shop online using Buy Now Pay Later products has provided many shoppers with flexibility. They can make their desired...
Helen Pettifer
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What Happened in 2021?
2021 has been a whirlwind of a year for most of us. It feels as though we are constantly adapting, trying to find new ways of doing...
Helen Pettifer
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Can you Offer a Quiet Hour this Christmas?
Our shopping centres, offices, supermarkets, and stores are decked out with lights, trees, and festive displays. The Christmas songs are...
Helen Pettifer
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Focusing on Ability
Following on from my previous ‘Lived Experience’ article and marking the International Day of Disabled Persons on Friday 3 December, I...
Helen Pettifer
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Understanding Vulnerability through Lived Experiences
Consumer research is an essential part of business planning. The greater the understanding of your customer base, the easier it is to...
Helen Pettifer
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The Cost of Being Kind
I recently read a social media post. A lady was thanking a stranger who had given her 20p at a hospital parking machine. The small...
Helen Pettifer
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Support with FCA Compliance & Social Responsibility
As a vulnerable customer consultant, I help regulated companies to achieve and evidence compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s...
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