Mental health and emotional well being are becoming increasingly important considerations within the workplace especially with the restrictions on 'normal' working life the coronavirus has placed us under. As it is #StressAwarenessMonth I want to aid leaders and managers to create happy and productive teams within a strong and healthy working environment. Read on to find out how: Prioritise Individual Value There’s a common system used in schools that’s the subject of great d

If you have been in the unfortunate position in having to make employees redundant recently, which will be a multitude of companies given what we are currently facing with Covid-19, then you now need to support those that remain. Survivor Syndrome is a very real condition which many of your team may be experiencing and their feelings can range from relief that they remain through to anxiety about their future. Add in anger at the entire situation along with guilt that their c

A report by the Mind mental charity shows that time off, sickness, and staff turnover caused by stress can cost businesses in the UK up to £42 billion per year. Wowza. The good news, however, is that figures like this have really been the kick up the bum that many business owners have needed to improve health and wellbeing in the workplace. As a career coach, I work closely with a lot of businesses and I really can see that wellbeing is becoming a greater priority, which is f