Wellbeing & Mental Health
Embracing your creative potential: a guide inspired by Cat Hase’s story
In this feature as part of International Women’s Day, Cat Hase explores what creativity can bring to your work and personal development Would you call yourself creative? It’s a question that, unfortunately, far too many people answer with a “no.” But let’s pause and ask ourselves: What is creativity? Creativity is the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc. It’s about seeing what’s inside us and harnessing it as it’s…
Embracing our inner artist on International Women’s Day
In this inspiring International Women’s Day talk, Stephanie Barnes explores the interconnectedness of creativity, inclusivity, and mental well-being, urging everyone to embrace their inner artist for a more joyful and integrated life Transcript auto-generated by YouTube and formatted by ChatGPT: Hi! For International Women’s Day, I wanted to share some thoughts about mental health and well-being, creativity, and inclusivity. Although, maybe not inclusivity in the way you’re used to hearing about it. I’m going to wrap all of these topics…
TJ Newsflash: 6 March
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Women in Learning & Development Conference 2024 In this week-long, virtual and free event, we’ll delve deep into the unique challenges and issues faced by women working in L&D. This event is specifically designed for L&D Professionals, offering a platform to share experiences, strategies for overcoming industry-specific obstacles, and the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your skills, learn about the latest…
Echoes of a past self: art, memory and transformation
As part of International Women’s Day 2024, Lior Locher’s first performance art video explores the profound impact of unplanned artistry on identity and existence In an unexpected twist, an Lior Locher finds themselves at the centre of a performance art piece, not as an observer but as the unwitting subject. This becomes a powerful metaphor for professional growth and adaptability and this video narrative showcases how unplanned experiences can dramatically shape our understanding of creativity, collaboration, and personal development. Transcript…
Ending the stigma navigating women’s health in the workplace
Vicky Britton highlights the challenges women face at work around their health issues, and some of the positive changes companies are making Women’s health is finally emerging from the shadows, capturing attention in media, research, and online debates. This shift marks an important step towards acknowledging the unique health challenges women face across all life stages—not just menstruation and fertility but extending into perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. High-profile figures have been instrumental in spotlighting these issues, highlighting the impact of…
Decoding presenteeism: fresh research on employee wellbeing
Ben Moss discusses a new approach to defining presenteeism and how leaders can use this to enhance its measurement and management The concept of presenteeism has increasingly garnered attention as organisations have struggled to understand, and measure, its impact in the post-pandemic working landscape. During that time terms like ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘there but not there’ have become commonplace. Historically, ’presenteeism’ has been used to describe all instances of working whilst unwell – a fact which has made it incredibly…
Unlocking the power of neurodiversity
In this feature, Steve Macaulay looks at the benefits and importance of neurodiverse employees Every manager aims to make the best use of all the resources available so that their employees feel fulfilled and satisfied that they are reaching their full potential and contributing fully to the success of the organisation. However, a potential performance gap that has not been fully explored is the wide variation in the way each person approaches work and relationships and how each learns. Fostering…
TJ Newsflash: 7 February
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook DWP prohibits officials’ use of ChatGPT The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance outlawing civil servants from using ChatGPT in their work or accessing the artificial intelligence tool on any government-issued devices, PublicTechnology can reveal. The DWP this week made some small, but significant tweaks to its Acceptable Use Policy guidance – which sets out responsibilities and limitations for anyone accessing the department’s technology or…
TJ Newsflash: 31 January
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook HR trends for 2024 The world of work has been turned upside down in recent years, namely by the Covid pandemic among other global events. In 2024, some trends of the past few years continue, such as flexible and remote working – but what else will be important for UK business and HR leaders to consider this year? Digital staffing platform Coople have published a list of…
TJ Newsflash: 24 January
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook LNTV and TJ forge dynamic partnership to elevate learning and performance excellence Learning Now TV (LNTV), the premier channel for learning and performance professionals, and Training Journal, the leading online magazine dedicated to workplace learning, performance, and development, are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at sharing and amplifying top-tier content. In a move set to redefine industry collaboration, TJ will meticulously curate and share compelling…
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