World Mental Health Day: Taking positive action on mental health in the workplace in summary: World Mental Health Day is the ideal time for people professionals to evaluate how they can contribute to supporting positive working environments. HR teams can […]
Supporting the mental health of remote workers over winter in summary… Supporting the mental health of remote workers during the winter months should be a priority for HR teams. This is because a combination of isolation, reduced daylight and the […]
It’s no secret that the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is hitting everyone hard in the pocket. But, with the festive season upon us, it could become even more expensive for many. It’s believed that the average UK household spends an extra […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: tackling loneliness with 5 Inspiring TED Talks in summary: In this blog, we highlight some brilliant TED Talks focused on loneliness, coinciding with Mental Health Week 2022. It discusses the impact of loneliness on mental […]
TED talks on mental health: How to maintain good mental wellbeing in summary: In this blog, we feature a curated selection of TED Talks centred around mental health, offering valuable insights and perspectives. The talks provide valuable insights into the […]
With the country in lockdown, many employees have been asked to continue working – but from home. And while a lot of us may have had experience working remotely before, for others it is a whole new experience and it […]
Why we need to see stress differently in summary: In this blog, we aim to challenge the traditional perceptions of stress, advocating for a shift in mindset towards viewing stress as a potential catalyst for growth and resilience. It discusses […]
Take Action: Mental heath in the workplace in summary: To address mental health in the workplace, leaders should encourage open discussions and create a culture where employees feel safe sharing concerns. Training managers to recognise signs of mental health issues […]
Last week I joined a Mind webinar, where experts from the charity pointed out that sweeping mental health under the carpet is costing businesses dearly. It’s estimated that mental health problems among workers cost the economy over £26 billion per […]
Research released by Mind this week has found that work is the most stressful factor in people’s lives. No surprises there, perhaps, in an uncertain economic climate. What was interesting to me is that it’s actually frustration with poor management that is […]
It’s getting to that time of year again where every HR blogger talks about how to deal with Christmas Parties and what to do when Dave from Sales pinches Sally the receptionist’s bum. But this year is the first year […]
I can’t help feeling it’s apt that I should be blogging about stress in the workplace on a day when the computer’s been condemned by the repair man and I’ve just had to climb into a communal bin to retrieve […]
