Workplace bullying and harassment – how to respond and protect your people

Workplace bullying and harassment

The chances are that around 25% of us who work in organisations have experienced some kind of workplace bullying and harassment in the past year. That’s according to data from the CIPD. Other studies suggest the problem is even bigger – and growing. What’s more, not all of it is even seen, with the emergence […]

Understanding OCD in the workplace: Helping your people to use their strengths at work

OCD

How well is your organisation aware of what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is? And how are you supporting your employees who have it – so that they can use the strengths that often come with OCD conditions? Do you see it as a disability or an extra ability? At Cordell Health, we very much champion […]

Dementia in the workplace – how employers can offer support and help prevention

Forget Me Not - to represent Dementia

Any diagnosis of a dementia condition will be devastating, not just for the person affected but their loved ones too. But what can this mean for an employer? As the workforce ages, it’s likely that more employees will experience dementia in various forms. That’s why greater understanding of dementia, and the impact of dementia in […]

How to overcome imposter syndrome and thrive

Imposter syndrome

Most of us have been there at some point. The feeling that we aren’t as good at our jobs as others might think we are. We’re just waiting for someone to find us out, or we feel lucky to be in the role in the first place. We may even attribute our achievements to others. […]

Trauma and PTSD in the workplace – spotting the symptoms and employee support

Trauma and PTSD

If your employees are experiencing trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), they are going through something much more intense than stress. Both can have lasting psychological and emotional effects and what’s more, work itself may be one of the causes. This article looks at trauma and PTSD in the workplace, explains the differences and offers […]

Building connection and community at work: It doesn’t only benefit mental health

Connection and community at work

Community is good for our mental health and wellbeing. That’s the message behind this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, 12th to 18th May. Run by the Mental Health Foundation, the campaign seeks to explore the many ways that feeling part of a community can support and nurture improved mental health. Of course there are many […]

What should be influencing your health and safety strategy?

Health and Safety

Much has changed since the Health and Safety at Work Act was launched in 1974 and along with it the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Back then, the issues seen as endangering the safety of the workforce were largely considered to be workplace accidents – and there were many. This was long before employee wellbeing […]

Understanding anxiety – and managing it in the workplace

Anxiety at work

This article isn’t just about workplace anxiety. While many people can feel anxious about their work or workplace, there are many more factors causing anxiety. So, for an employer, the challenge isn’t only in managing ‘workplace anxiety’, but also understanding the causes of the wider anxiety that can impact the workplace. From work related anxiety […]

Supporting employees through grief and tackling loneliness

Loneliness and grief

Most people will experience grief through the death of someone they know at some point in their working lives and sometimes loneliness can be related to that loss, as well as being an issue on its own. That’s why we are covering both issues – grief and loneliness, which can sometimes be related, and offering […]

Men’s health – spotting the warning signs and raising awareness

Men's health

One of the most shocking statistics surrounding men’s health isn’t to do with the case numbers – it’s that thousands die each year needlessly and prematurely. Lack of awareness and the taboos that surround talking about men’s health are shortening lives. Fortunately, an increasing number of men’s health campaigns are seeking to change this. This […]