World Mental Health Day is today (Wednesday 10 October) and the theme this year is supporting good mental health in the workplace. While days like today are great for raising awareness, it’s important to remember we all have mental health every day of the year. That’s why workplaces need…
Quick Summary Wellbeing is not a soft HR metric; it is a hard business driver. When companies ignore employee health, they pay for it in absenteeism, high turnover, and plummeting productivity. The data is clear: investing in the physical and mental health of your workforce is not just a…
We are rounding off the week with 5 interesting things we have found. Read away… It’s nothing like a broken leg… Perhaps one of the best articles we have read outlining what mental illness really is. Although more conversation around mental health is great, more understanding is still needed,…
Ignoring mental health in the workplace is no longer an option, but initiating the conversation remains a minefield for many line managers. When approached correctly, however, these discussions transform team dynamics and individual performance. Here are the five practical approaches every manager must master to confidently support their team’s…
If you are looking for ways to improve and look after yourself in the year ahead, then look no further. Below are some habits we are looking to embrace in 2018. Be more social Find opportunites for social engagements – exercise classes, volunteering opportunities, more real-world meet ups with…
We’re finishing off the year by sharing five fascinating articles we have found. Happy reading and, most importantly, happy christmas. Words that turn a conversation around A must-read on how powerful language can be in helping us get the results we want. How to use mindfulness to make better…
Five things that sparked our interest this week. Hope they make fascinating reading and listening for you too. How to structure the ideal work day Some interesting thoughts on changes you can make to your day to benefit all round. Turn off notifications Struggling with distraction and focus? Then…
Many believe that making a great first impression is a natural, unteachable trait. That is just not true…here are our top tips to ensure that first meeting always goes well. 1. The first 7 minutes count Research shows that people decide whether they like you or not in the…
Read on for some thought-provoking news and ideas we’ve found this week. Don’t let facebook make you miserable Fantastic article looking at the reality of what people put in a search engine vs what they share on facebook. Employees waste 759 hours each year due to workplace distractions This…
Hustle culture equates to long hours with high output, but modern knowledge work requires a completely different approach. When staff are exhausted, their efficiency plummets. Genuine productivity is not about simply doing more; it is about managing cognitive capacity effectively. Here are five scientifically backed methods to help your…
