Why Your Best Employees Leave Without Saying a Word
Sometimes people don’t leave loudly. They simply grow distant, little by little. And by the time they resign, the decision has already been made in their mind.
Workplace
Find & Unleash Your Voice
Freedom of expression is the right to express those opinions, beliefs, and values without fear of reprisal, oppression, and censorship. However, the challenge for an employer is to balance an employee’s individual right to expression with the organization’s values, rules, and expectations.
Returning To Work After The COVID Pandemic Crisis
Millions are returning to the physical workplace after extended periods of time working from home. While the world is still dealing with the virus and its knock on effects,many people are now focused on what it will be like to get back to the workplace. There are many issues to be considered, that encompass work, family and mental health needs.
The real dangers of Work-From-Home burnout and how to properly tackle them
Work-from-home (WFH) burnout is a real, serious, and increasingly common risk for remote workers across the globe. Learn the signs of WFH burnout, how to combat it, and where employers/virtual managers and employees can reach out for help.
Leadership in times of crisis
Hard times are when we need Leadership more than ever. Leadership is not a part time job. It’s about showing up as a leader every day. There are no born leaders, leadership is not about being chosen. Leadership is about…
Has CoronaVirus attacked your career harder than your immune system?
The majority of the world’s workforce is currently going through a challenging, unpredicted situation, so if you’ve lost you job or are facing job loss and feeling overwhelmed or under-prepared, don’t panic- you’re not alone!
COVID 19 – What is Jeff Bezos doing?
Amazon has over 700,000 employees all over the world. On March 21, 2020, Jeff Bezos, CEO and founder of Amazon, sent a letter to all their employees. So, what did Jeff Bezos say to them and is there a “template” we can follow to communicate with our teams, employees, and followers?
What to do if your employees are anxious about coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is also impacting on employees mental health. But there are things you can do to protect your staff. From a workplace mental health perspective, during this time of fear and uncertainty, employees may be experiencing:
Mental Health Expert Warns: 8 types of manager you could avoid for a mentally healthy workplace
Bad managers can cause mental health issues in their workplace, and through bad management they can also worsen issues staff may be experiencing. If we can better equip businesses and managers to understand and deal with mental health issues in the workplace, we can save lives – many lives.
How to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
As an employer, there’s a lot that you can do to support your employees’ mental health. Try some of the things that the world’s top companies are doing to support workers’ mental health. You’ll see what a difference these changes can make to your organization and your employees’ well-being.
Social Media and Mental Health: Solutions For Workplaces
Given social media is a leading cause of depression and anxiety today, problems which cost the global economy approximately $ 1 trillion yearly in lost productivity (according to the WHO), the importance of developing strategies for workplace mental health can’t be overlooked
Products or People? Systems or Staff?
Providing coaching to personnel from their direct manager could be an investment that continues to pay returns. The Sales Executive Council conducted research into the impact of coaching effectiveness within organizations. The global study, including more than 3000 participants identified findings which include:
My Main Peeve About Workplace Mental Health and what Steve Wozniak (co founder of Apple) told me about it
I’m a pretty positive guy. I actively practice positivity and this builds resilience. But today, just today, I have to share one of my peeves, if that’s ok. Most people I meet intellectually know and agree that mental health at work is important and…
17 Things Your Workplace Can Do For Mental Health Month Activities
Three elements that contribute to a sense of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace are feeling valued, connected to others, and safe. Mental Health Month gives us an opportunity to reach out and let people know that they matter. That they matter to us. Design your mental health month activities with…
On R U OK Day: How Managers Can Make It Easier For Staff To Say, “I’m Not OK”
On R U OK? Day we’re reminded that leaders play an important role in safeguarding and supporting the mental health of their teams. Asking after the mental health of a team member is the first step, and a very important one, in creating a more mentally healthy workplace.
3 Ways To Break The Stigma Around Mental Health At Work
Stigma has a powerful influence in the world of mental health issues. Society at large often views people living with mental disorders as unstable, dangerous, or even violent. People with mental health challenges are often believed…
What Most People Don’t Know About Psychological Injury at Work
Psychological injury is also known as psychiatric injury, and it includes all mental, emotional and physical injuries acquired from the place of employment. Employees that suffer from apsychological injury due to an employer’s negligence can take legal steps against their employers…
Mental Health and Productivity. Why Managers Need Mental Health Courses
Workplace Mental health is an issue of grave concern. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work. Mental health problems at work can cause immense suffering to those experiencing them, and those around them…
8 Tips On How To Develop Resilience For Surviving The Modern Workplace Mentally Healthy
By resilience we mean the ability individuals have to bounce back quickly and with a minimum of fuss. Resilient employees have the capacity to handle the strains of the contemporary workplace. This means that they can manage stress well without necessarily placing their jobs in jeopardy.
Mental Stigma And Stress In The Workplace: Employers Need To Pay Attention To Workplace Stress Factors
Employees undergoing mental distress affect most, if not all, organizations. This trend explains why people often take a day or two off work. To make matters worse, many individuals often experience anxiety when faced with the thought of confronting and…