Maintaining the boundaries between work and life
With the ever-changing landscape, the challenges we face day to day are also changeable. Whether that be in terms of keeping on top of changing policies, government guidance or managing and keeping a team engaged remotely. It can sometimes feel overwhelming...
Why your mental health should be at the top of your to do list
Now more than ever before it is so important that we have an awareness of mental health, mental illness and how best to enhance our wellbeing. The effects of the pandemic will have impacted every single one of us in some way. And the reasons will be varied from fear...
Work life after Covid-19- a managers guide
Following the most recent Government update in relation to the pandemic, we now know the process back into work will be a gradual process dependant on a number of factors. Some industries will be back quicker than others and one thing is for certain- this isn’t...
Business Owners- Managing from Afar
In recent weeks, we’ve seen many businesses mobilise their once static workforce into an operation that can work from home. The current pandemic has made a lot of business owners question the wisdom of paying high rent on city centre or business park properties when...
Business Owners- Managing in a state of high alert
There are some wonderful case studies from business owners on how they are coping (and sometimes thriving!) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Equally, we know that it’s OK to ‘have a wobble’ and not feel guilty about it. We’ve teamed up with two key business partners to...
Surviving Working From Home With A Family
Now many of us are in the situation where whole families are now working, living and schooling all in the home. If you’re not yet in this position you likely will be very soon (unless you are one of the key workers out there, at risk doing an amazing job keeping...
Are You Smashing Your 2020 New Year Resolutions? Here are some of the reasons why you may not be!
Are you smashing your 2020 New Year resolutions? Chances are you’re not because 80% of us will not achieve those goals! However, I am not about the negativity...let’s turn this back around. (PS If you are reading this and you are smashing those goals- a huge well...
Autumn Blues?
It is only the 3rd September and I have already seen so many references on social media relating to cosy jumpers, scarves the size of a king sized duvet, Autumn, hot chocolate, candles and cosiness. Excitement of the changing seasons, pumpkin spiced lattes and yes,...
Is your staff room conducive to positive mental health?
Talking about your feelings isn't always the easiest thing to do. Particularly in a workplace environment. However business owners and leaders should take some responsibility in supporting the mental wellbeing of their people; just as they would in supporting someone...
The Important Part Line Managers Play in the Mental Health Recovery Journey
An objection I am often faced with when trying to promote mental health education in the workplace is the worry that if we talk about mental health and educate in the workplace, it will open up a ‘can of worms’ and make it a free for all for anyone to go off sick. The...