Wellbeing & Mental Health
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…
The biggest trends revolutionising workplace well-being in 2024
Is well-being more than just eating right? Wesleigh Roeca tells us about five trends you can’t ignore this year A longer-living population, the emergence of holistic health, a better understanding of how nutrition impacts workplace outcomes and transformative artificial intelligence (AI). These are the key drivers that will revolutionise workplace well-being in 2024. AI promises to dramatically change the way we view employee health. Just as powerful will be the changes that are being made to shift the focus from…
Bringing mental health awareness into workplace learning and development
In the ever-evolving landscape of the working world, prioritising mental well-being is no longer an option but a necessity, says Ravinder Tulsiani In our fast-paced professional world, mental well-being is a critical component of both personal satisfaction and professional success. Learning and development (L&D) programs play a pivotal role in fostering mental health awareness within the workplace, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. This overview explores how L&D initiatives can effectively integrate mental health into their strategies,…
Towards building an empowering culture of Artificial Intelligence
As we move into the era of AI democratisation, it is crucial to foster a healthy human-AI coexistence as Dr. Laura Aymerich-Franch explores How do we promote an empowering culture of AI within the organization? This article introduces an empowering view of AI that distinguishes fear from risk awareness, and enables assessing risks and opportunities from a balanced, non-emotionally biased approach. When we have an empowered mindset, we see possibilities Guiding employees and organisations to effectively move from a powerless…
Attracting Gen Z
Is safety the new benefit of choice for Generation Z? Richard Stockley discusses ways to engage this vital group It’s no secret that holding on to young talent is becoming increasingly difficult. Many businesses are feeling the pressure. Job vacancies continue to rise whilst progress towards upskilling existing workforces remains slower than industry demand. As a result, employers are finding alternative ways to retain talent. With Gen Z employees expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by 2025,…
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