The Brigad blog

COVID-19 has impacted our lives for the last two years – but not only in a bad way. Many of us developed healthy lockdown habits and took time to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Let Brigad share ways in which hospitality and healthcare workers can hold on to those beneficial practices in the new post-COVID era.

Taking time off as a freelancer can be difficult to plan for, without paid holiday to fall back on, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. In fact, it's even easier than if you were on a permanent contract. Read our tips on how to plan for it, so you can take some well-earned time off, without the guilt.

Opportunities to fast track skill growth are everywhere, especially as a freelancer. Here are our top tips on how to use Brigad to hack your workplace and fast-track your skill growth.

After 70 years of sitting on the U.K.'s throne, to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we've highlighted some of the U.K.'s longest-serving hotels, restaurants and pubs.

5 empowering ways in which freelancers take control of their lives and careers: Brigad shares five inspiring ways in which freelance workers in hospitality and health and social care are changing their lives by taking control of their careers.‍

Brigad’s 8 top tips for adapting to a new organisation and successfully carrying out freelance missions in restaurants, bars, cafés, nightclubs, hospitals, care homes, and clinics.

It used to be traditional to sit down and eat communally, but in busy contemporary lives most adults eat on their own or on the go. Find out why Street Food and Canteen eateries are such a success in the independent city of Manchester.

Meeting mentors can accelerate career progression like nobody's business! Let us explain how Brigad can help you do exactly that.

After a long working day, the last thing we want to do is work more! But, practising good mental health can ensure you rest and disconnect properly.

Self-confidence can be the make it or break it to a freelancing career. Here are our 5 tips to ensure you reap the rewards.

Protecting employee health is an employer’s obligation. Learn how to manage tension within your teams. Here are Brigad’s top three tips.

Community, pride, innovation and resilience - why Brigad and Manchester both will continue to make an impact through daring to change the status quo.