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09 Sep

Understanding Human Factors and its impact on the workplace

As humans, we are prone to making mistakes. Human Factors is about making sure that people, tasks, equipment, and the work environment all work well together. It involves understanding and managing the capabilities and limitations of people within their working environment. This is particularly key within complex organisations and systems, or a high-stakes environment where the consequences of errors can be severe...

30 Jul

Beyond the Podium: Ed Clancy’s journey of Resilience, Teamwork, and Self-Discovery

The 2024 Olympics are underway. For the first time since 2008, Ed Clancy OBE won't be competing. Having retired in 2021, the three-time Olympic gold medallist reflects on his record-setting career. Beyond the wins and the titles, Ed's story is a tale of resilience, self-improvement and the power of understanding performance...

21 Jul

Introducing the ‘Rising Star’ Programme: Empowering Community Health Partnership’s future leaders

Working with Community Health Partnerships (CHP), Pro-Noctis has developed a bespoke leadership development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of leadership talent within the organisation...

15 Jul

Pro-Noctis to withdraw from cycling team sponsorship after four successful years

After four remarkable years of partnership and numerous, significant wins and achievements, Pro-Noctis is ending it's sponsorship of Finish Line Racing Team.

02 Jul

Let’s not meet: The impact of too many meetings.

Did you know, that around 72% of all workplace meetings are considered ineffective? Meetings are, of course, an important part of our professional lives. At their best, they can be essential platforms for collaboration, decision-making, and communication. Yet, too many or poorly managed meetings are among the most prevalent causes of employee burnout and frustration...

17 Jun

Culture Check: Why you need a company culture audit

Have you ever considered how well you understand your workplace? Sometimes, getting an outside perspective can be incredibly valuable in objectively observing a company's culture in action. Through a culture audit, we assess various aspects such as communication norms, leadership styles, diversity and inclusion practices, employee engagement, and more...

03 Jun

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The Tour of Britain: Pro-Noctis takes to the multi-stage…

From June 6 to 9, the Tour of Britain Women, the UK's largest stage race, will take place. Our sponsored team, Pro-Noctis - 200° Coffee - Hargreaves Contracting, is one of the UCI elite teams participating in the race. Ahead of the action, we had the chance to interview team Captain Amy Gornall and Phil Kelly, Pro-Noctis MD, to learn more about what it takes to compete in a stage race.

14 May

Survey Says: The value of your employee engagement surveys

Employee engagement surveys are a common starting point for companies looking to gauge employee engagement, but simply conducting staff surveys will not yield results. How, when and why you ask for staff feedback - and what you do with that feedback - can be definitive for your organisational health...

22 Apr

Wheels in Motion: Pro-Noctis joins The British Continental as a partner sponsor

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The British Continental, a platform dedicated to showcasing and elevating British road racing. Together with The British Continental, we'll continue championing British cycling and the growth of the domestic scene. To find out more about our partnership and what it means, read on...

08 Apr

The Middle Matters: Understanding the vital role of middle management

We repeatedly hear from middle managers who feel underutilised and underappreciated at work. Many have been inadequately trained, offered limited support, and feel as if they lack authority. Yet, they often have to navigate the needs of those above them and below them, answering to both leadership and their teams...