The idea of a mental health champion (or first-aider) has grown in popularity in recent years and reinforces the message that mental health is as important as physical health. There are several courses available for staff to train as a mental health first aider, with providers including St John’s Ambulance and MHFA (Mental Health First Continue reading
Wellbeing in the Workplace – The Legal Requirement
It certainly makes sense to have a wellbeing programme in place from both a productivity and ethical perspective. It also makes legal sense. There are strict laws in place to ensure people are safe and well at work. Employers are under an obligation to protect their employees from the risk of injury while at work, Continue reading
Employee wellbeing – The financial, ethical and legal impact
Even if improved employee wellbeing had zero effect on productivity, profitability and attendance, looking after employees is still the right thing to do. A commitment to creating a healthier and happier environment should be the aim of any ethical employer. By creating the conditions for employees to thrive, work becomes a more pleasurable and fulfilling Continue reading
What is work-related stress, and why do we need to tackle it?
There is a difference between stress and pressure. We all experience pressure on a daily basis, and need it to motivate us and enable us to perform at our best. It is when we experience too much pressure without the opportunity to recover that we start to experience stress. A positive working culture has Continue reading
Release your Anxiety!
So…how do we remain calm when the world is in chaos? As a population we are facing so many challenges. The Covid health panic has created so much loss, grief, mental and physical health problems, societal unrest, and diversity of opinion, causing conflict between friends and families. This has been immediately followed by an economic Continue reading