Too much stress at work undermines performance. Businesses suffer increased absenteeism and individuals suffer ill health. The best companies take a proactive approach and don’t wait until someone goes off sick before taking action. Here are five ways to beat [...]
The best companies put their people first. They know that high levels of team engagement leads to better outcomes all round. That’s why they are the best companies. Here are five ways to build team engagement: 1. Culture – treat [...]
The best teams know that how they work together is just as important as the tasks they work on. Here are five ways to build team effectiveness: 1. Co-ordination – have clearly defined roles and responsibilities 2. Communication – use [...]
Mindfulness training improves everyday wellbeing and performance at work. Here’s how: 1. Better brain performance – mindfulness improves concentration and helps you stay focused on the task. 2. Reduced stress – mindfulness gives you the space to respond thoughtfully and [...]
Resilient people are less stressed, manage change and recover from setbacks fast. Here are five ways we can all be more resilient: 1. Be adaptable – change brings opportunity. Embrace change because there will always be advantages. 2. Have fun [...]
What are the main drivers of employee engagement? Employee engagement comes from treating people well and is driven by the organisational culture and leadership. So the key message is, if you want to increase employee engagement then work on improving [...]
How do you build resilience to anxiety and depression? In this article we want to share some ideas about using resilience techniques for better mental health. We’re going to expand on the practical exercises we shared in our previous blog [...]
Some easy ways to improve performance and productivity In this article we want to share some practical ways to improve performance and productivity that are inexpensive and easy to implement. Your people, your most valuable resource, will drive improvements themselves [...]
Some easy ways to promote employee health and wellbeing at work It is well known that promoting health and wellbeing at work has a positive impact on the performance and productivity of the workforce. Companies that embrace health and wellbeing [...]
What is psychological first aid and how can you use it to protect and promote mental health? First a definition: Psychological first aid is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. It is about providing psychological support to a [...]