Google searches for ‘burnout’ and ‘burnout symptoms’ have reached all-time highs in recent years, with data indicating sustained, and increasing interest. Considering the pressures of life and work, ongoing economic uncertainty and what seems like an ‘always on’ world, it’s not surprising. Perhaps the high number of searches suggest many of us are feeling ‘burnt out’ […]
01
Apr
Apr
Money worries, workplace issues, health concerns, global conflict – there’s no shortage of causes that can lead to feelings of overwhelm and stress. In fact, Mental Health UK report nearly 1 in 5 of us feel stressed every day, and this could be even higher amongst young people aged 18-24. What’s more, UK workers are […]
02
Mar
Mar
Wherever you look, the evidence and research all point to one stark fact. Britain is in the midst of a huge debt problem. And it’s not just a financial issue, it affects mental health, employee wellbeing and ultimately, performance. As much as 40% of your workforce may be worrying about debt or expect their financial […]
30
Oct
Oct
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 […]
02
Jul
Jul
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. […]
28
May
May
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 […]
03
Dec
Dec
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 […]
30
Aug
Aug
We are thankfully now at a time when people feel more comfortable talking about their mental health. However, the same can’t be said for those with suicidal thoughts. That’s why we’ve chosen to help give a voice to World Suicide Prevention Day, taking place this year on September 10th. It’s when organisations and communities around […]
05
Apr
Apr
To support Stress Awareness Month 2024, we look at stress in the workplace and the actions you can take to both prevent and manage stress and boost mental wellbeing.
03
Aug
Aug
We’ve all experienced change at work and for some, it can be stressful and increase anxiety when the communication is poor. We look at some typical change scenarios and address some of the ways we can improve the way that we communicate.