Wellbeing & Mental Health
3 steps to reduce anxiety
Anxiety is rising at work, James Milford offers insight on the problem and suggests some simple ways to help people manage their worries If you have noticed that you are more anxious recently, then you are not alone. The last three years have seen a global rise in anxiety and anxiety disorders and this is hardly surprising. Throughout this time our daily life has been infused with news of challenge, difficulty and uncertainty. The sudden appearance and ongoing fallout of the…
TJ Newsflash: 4 May
Here is this week’s roundup of of news, views, research and insights for those working in talent, skills, learning and development as selected by TJ’s editor New research shows developing on-the-job skills improves retention LinkedIn has published its Global Talent Trends report that investigates the latest labour-market trends to understand how these are impacting candidates, employees, and workplaces. The findings that use data from both LinkedIn’s Economic Graph and community insights show a general slowdown in hiring, although internal mobility…
The rise of desk bombing
Albert Robescu argues this buzz phrase highlights how disconnected we’ve become You may have heard the newly coined phrase ‘desk bombing’ which is when a colleague unexpectedly stops by your desk for a chat. The use of this term is hardly positive, suggesting that a co-worker wanting an unplanned conversation is somehow rude and selfish. But when did an unscheduled office chat suddenly become a frowned-upon part of office culture? Sadly, the very existence of the phrase ‘desk bombing’ suggests…
Loneliness at work
Adrian Lewis looks at how organisations can tackle loneliness at work Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, affecting people of all ages and demographics. While it is commonly associated with older adults, recent studies have shown that younger generations are struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. In fact, a Glassdoor study found that 58% of employees with less than five years of work experience feel lonely ‘all or most of the time’, while 28% of all ages…
Creating an ADHD-friendly workplace
Leanne Maskell on what skills L&D can promote to help managers support and nurture people with ADHD As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has only been diagnosable in UK adults since 2008, our society is currently seeing the number of people being diagnosed rising rapidly. Although waiting lists for NHS assessments can be up to seven years long, employers can foster ADHD-inclusive workplaces by ensuring ADHD is understood, supported, and harnessed at work, regardless of diagnosis. What is ADHD Attention…
The consequences of gender disparities
Kelly Metcalf, head of DE&I and well-being at Fujitsu, considers women’s health and career advancement and says organisations could do better Gender inequality in the workplace is a prevalent issue that continues to pose problems for women in all industries. Despite small steps forward over the past few decades, women face numerous barriers in the workplace and find themselves underrepresented and undervalued. From the pay gap to limited career opportunities, gender disparities can manifest in a variety of ways. According…
Is stress killing your company culture?
April is National Stress Awareness Month and Luke Smith offers some timely advice on the cost of stress to organisations and suggests three ways to reduce its impact on your people and productivity Champion Health’s Workplace Health Report surveyed UK professionals about stress. One of the most alarming findings was that “76% of employees report moderate-to-high or high levels of stress.” Thirty-four per cent of these individuals said their stress levels were moderate while 26% said they were moderate to…
The importance of managers in supporting menopausal women
Michelle Robinson Hayes offers five important factors that managers need to know about the menopause Women of average menopausal age are the fastest growing in the workforce and yet the experiences of this segment are often poorly understood and overlooked. Study after study has proven the catastrophic impact of this oversight; CIPD research showed that three out of five women say the menopause has a negative impact on them at work, Fawcett Society research found one in 10 women had…
Reducing burnout in remote working
Luke Smith on recognising and mitigating burnout in the age of remote work Deloitte’s Workplace Burnout Survey revealed, “Nearly 70 percent of professionals feel their employers are not doing enough to prevent or alleviate burnout within their organization.” This is probably because these employers have not acknowledged burnout as real and serious. In addition, 21% of respondents in the same survey agreed their company doesn’t have any programmes or initiatives to prevent or alleviate burnout. If companies don’t recognise burnout,…
Data for a healthy worklife balance
Dean Corbett explores data and its importance in wellbeing and engagement
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