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Emotional intelligence

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A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist 

Anita Guru 13 December 2024
Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. […]...
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Business and industry Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Understanding Business Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A founder of a small business 

Phil Willcox 26 November 2024
Phil Willcox from Emotion at Work reflects on the three choices he makes each week to balance his business needs, personal boundaries and emotions   It sometimes feels like you’re constantly […]...
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Business and industry Culture Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever 

Ellie MacDonald 22 November 2024
Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald   ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. […]...
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Education and skills Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Health and social care Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Talking openly about suicide can help save lives

Vicki Cockman 10 September 2024
On World Suicide Prevention Day find out how to support those struggling with mental health. Vicki Cockman shares her insight Suicide is still largely seen as a taboo topic and […]...
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Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Emotional intelligence Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Learning transfer Reflective practice

Empathy in action: Immersive learning as a catalyst for inclusion

Paul Anderson-Walsh 4 September 2024
Immersive learning creates engaging, realistic and empathetic learning experiences that help to boost workplace inclusion. Paul Anderson-Walsh explains There are lots of different learning activities to engage the brain, and […]...
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Emotions and impact: How to normalise emotional expression in the workplace and why it’s important

Phil Willcox 16 August 2024
Encouraging emotional expression at work can reduce stress, build trust and enhance overall job satisfaction – Phil Willcox shares practical steps to create a more supportive workplace In the workplace, […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Collaboration Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Neuroscience Teams Technology Wellbeing

Wake up and smell the silicon: How to be human in an AI workplace  

Laura Thomson-Staveley 7 August 2024
Cultivate your human skills and embrace the four Cs to thrive in an AI-driven world, writes Laura Thomson-Staveley   Back in 2016, I had a moment where I realised how significant artificial […]...
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Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Reflective practice Wellbeing

The dangers of ‘wellbeing washing’ and how to avoid it 

Anna Eliatamby 2 May 2024
Anna Eliatamby explores workplace wellbeing, exposing pitfalls and offering effective strategies Years ago, business recognised the importance of supporting and enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of employees and leaders. […]...
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Emotional intelligence Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Reflective practice Talent Wellbeing

Research insights for understanding employee needs

Evgeniya Blyznyuk 26 April 2024
Pay is not the only reason employees choose to stay in a role, writes Evgeniya Blyznyuk People professionals regularly face challenges related to employee wellbeing, engagement, retention, and satisfaction with […]...
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