Mental health

4 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Neuroscience Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist

Anita Guru 13 December 2024

Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. […]...

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Business and industry Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Understanding Business Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A founder of a small business

Phil Willcox 26 November 2024

Phil Willcox from Emotion at Work reflects on the three choices he makes each week to balance his business needs, personal boundaries and emotions It sometimes feels like you’re constantly […]...

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Business and industry Culture Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever

Ellie MacDonald 22 November 2024

Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. […]...

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Business and industry Communication Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Mental health Neuroscience Opinion Talent Teams Wellbeing

ADHD in the workplace: Challenges, misconceptions and the path to inclusion

Nicole Nadler 20 November 2024

With a few practical adjustments, organisations can create workplaces where employees with ADHD truly thrive – Nicole Nadler explains If you’re an employer or manage a team, odds are someone in […]...

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Business and industry Change Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Leadership Management Managing teams Mental health Opinion Wellbeing

We’re all in this together: Senior management and mental health in the workplace

Daniel Shore 14 November 2024

Effective leadership training must go beyond technical skills, incorporating soft skills like listening and empathy – Daniel Shore explains why these are key to building resilient, supportive teams Mental health […]...

3 Minutes

Business and industry Change Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Health and social care Mental health Opinion Society and welfare Teams Wellbeing

Boozy dinners are so 2000. Let’s rethink work culture and focus on inclusivity

Alex Clapp 10 October 2024

Help employees thrive by tackling workplace drinking culture and creating inclusive, alcohol-free events for teams, writes Alex Clapp Employee wellbeing has never been more of a priority. From safeguarding mental health and […]...

7 Minutes

Business and industry Coaching & mentoring Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers Leadership Management Mental health Wellbeing

We spend billions on leadership development – so why are employees still stressed?

Laura Ashley-Timms 8 October 2024

Changing how people are managed is critical for improving employee wellbeing and increasing workplace engagement. Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms share the strategies that can make a real difference According to […]...

3 Minutes

For new to L&D Mental health Opinion Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

An introduction to overcoming impostor syndrome among professionals

Ravinder Tulsiani 16 September 2024

Ever feel like a fraud at work? Here’s how to build self-awareness and seek support, with effective strategies from Ravinder Tulsiani Impostor syndrome, a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their […]...

4 Minutes

Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Opinion Wellbeing

The five pillars of workplace wellness: A guide for businesses

Tara Lochery 30 August 2024

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 […]...

5 Minutes

Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Managing teams Mental health Psychology Wellbeing

Unlocking hope and belonging: The hidden keys to employee wellbeing and retention

Brad Smith 23 August 2024

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 […]...