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The rise of remote work has brought about numerous benefits and opportunities for both employees and employers. However, it has also presented new challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health. The isolation, blurred boundaries, and increased pressure...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the value of neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in the human brain, encompassing individuals with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia,...

Employers are now realizing that the health and happiness of their employees have a significant impact on productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. Promoting workplace wellbeing goes beyond traditional employee benefits; it involves creating a...

I have often written and spoken about the fact that there are many ways to live in the moment than using formal mindfulness techniques. Yesterday found another, indirectly. I was in the middle of delivering an online training course with a colleague. They and all of...

In 2014 I took a year out and went back to University to complete my studies in psychology. I was by far the oldest person in my cohort, the majority of whom had come straight onto the master’s programme from graduating with a bachelor’s degree. One thing that struck...

Since the pandemic, many of us have been working from home. It is worth noting that for some of us this was not an unfamiliar situation, even before the pandemic. I was listening to a radio phone-in programme one morning last week and one of the callers told the host...

One of the more positive things for me about working from home during the pandemic was that that I finally had to have that long-promised clear-out of the office. I got rid of a lot of clutter and rediscovered some useful things that I had forgotten I had. Amongst...

The language people use can be an indicator that they are beginning to struggle with our mental health and wellbeing. Taking a little time to investigate the meaning behind their words can often be a good idea. Here are 10 bullet points about the kinds of words people...

David Rock’s SCARF model relates to what he sees as the 5 domains that influence our behaviour in social interactions. These are: StatusCertaintyAutonomyRelatednessFairness  An effective understanding of the model can improve communication in the workplace, based on...

In the UK it is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience a diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. That equates to a cost to UK businesses of £45 billion per year and has risen by 16% (£6 billion) since 2016. Further research has indicated that as...