Wellbeing & Mental Health
Talking openly about suicide can help save lives
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 even the most progressive organisations can be hesitant about sharing suicide prevention advice in the workplace. Workplace silence on suicide means many employees are continuing to use outdated and harmful language that’s further fuelling the stigma. Recent research from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, released in recognition of World…
The five pillars of workplace wellness: A guide for businesses
By integrating workplace wellbeing into your strategy, you can boost morale, productivity and employee satisfaction. Tara Lochery explains how Workplace wellness has never been more important as companies increasingly recognise the benefits to their business. And it’s no surprise, given that over the course of our lifetime we spend an average of 90,000 hours at work. With work being such a huge part of lives, it’s crucial that it supports, rather than hinders, our physical and mental wellbeing. Make sure workplace…
Unlocking hope and belonging: The hidden keys to employee wellbeing and retention
The impact of hope, belonging and manager support in transforming employee wellbeing and mental health. Insights from Brad Smith Research has shown that resilience offers organisations many competitive advantages. Highly resilient staff are much less likely to mention burnout, compensation, work-life balance, or lack of purpose as motives for quit intentions compared to their less resilient colleagues. Other psychological resources that can help buffer against such strains, and facilitate employee thriving, resilience and performance, are hope and belonging. These crucial yet…
Slothing and surfing: The impact of sleep on employee training and learning new skills
Discover how quality sleep can turbocharge your learning and transform training results for your team, by Ricci Masero During a recent trip to Costa Rica, I did my fair share of slothing around in hammocks. I also set my mind (and somewhat out of shape body) to a lifelong ambition of learning to surf. After an initial 90-minute lesson full of frustration, consistently falling backwards into the foam and not catching a wave, I decided to call it a day. …
Wake up and smell the silicon: How to be human in an AI workplace
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 intelligence (AI) could become in our daily lives. I was listening to a neuroscientist talk from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) in the US which has a $3bn a year annual budget for research activities which invariably focuses on AI, and it struck me that we were on…
Bespoke bullying legislation is long overdue
UK laws on workplace bullying are outdated and ineffective, leaving many victims without proper recourse. Thomas Beale highlights why bespoke legislation is crucial for real protection Reports of unacceptable workplace behaviour have gained significant attention in the media in recent years, indicating that issues such as workplace bullying have become worryingly commonplace. Such conduct can have detrimental effects on the psychological wellbeing of employees, and it is imperative that victims are aware of the legal avenues that are available to…
Leading with empathy: Managing mistakes in the workplace
Encouraging communication around gaffes and oversights, with empathy and continuous improvement, is the leadership superpower says Ravinder Tulsiani Mistakes are inevitable in any organisation. They can range from minor errors to costly blunders, and how leaders respond to these mistakes can significantly impact the company’s culture and the employees’ morale. How a leader handles mistakes can foster a learning environment or create a culture of fear and blame. One key principle in managing mistakes is to recognise that they are…
Unlocking employee potential: How adaptive learning is transforming workplace learning
Disappointed that training interventions aren’t hitting the mark? Then adaptive learning might be your answer! Camilia Miccolis tells us all about it Employees are often a company’s largest expense, but they are also their biggest asset. Like all assets, a return on investment is crucial – but humans are more complex than tools, services and products. In order to unlock the true potential of employees, organisations must do more than simply “acquire” them as an asset, they must invest in…
Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace
From hiring and training to management and perks, tips to improve workplace motivation and engagement, by Iffi Wahla There is wider recognition in this day and age that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent research by Gallup, a staggering £257bn is lost in the UK economy due to a lack of workplace motivation and engagement. That’s a huge sum, and it underscores the importance of cultivating a positive and productive work environment. A motivated…
Tayloring learning: The supervision superpower
Feeling stuck and need a hero? Coach supervisors provide support and guidance to overcome challenges – capes are optional, writes Daniel Taylor Picture the scene: you’re facing a challenge, unsure of where to turn or how to progress. You look up to the sky and in flies… me! Or in my case, when I’m the one facing the challenge, in flies my coach supervisor. Just as a coachee can benefit from a coach’s support, coaches benefit from supervision This is…
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