Have you ‘heard’ that deafness and hearing loss are more prevalent than we think? Perhaps not, because it is rarely discussed in the media or the workplace.

In October, the Information Commissioner's Office published workplace monitoring guidance, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on holiday pay and the Real Living Wage increased.

The first 100 days is a period of time that has assumed almost mythical significance in politics and business - a time when newly appointed executives come under close scrutiny.