After almost 18 months of disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses across the UK are now faced with a new challenge – the ‘pingdemic’ – caused by the government test and trace system forcing workers into self-isolation. The reality is, however, that this seems to just be the latest in a long line of issues […]
Mark Westmoquette PhD, Astrophysicist, Zen Teacher, and Author, shares some helpful tips for dealing with the stress that inevitably comes with running a business. Instead of combatting stress and anxiety, I find it more helpful to consider ways of becoming more resilient and improving our general mental fitness. Getting more mentally fit is akin to […]
The Health Foundation has reported that 63% of adults are not only more worried and anxious about the return to work over the coming weeks, but what’s to come in the future. This is a direct result of the pandemic; our society is clearly in need of a remedy to help combat the mental health crisis […]
According to a report from HSE, a whopping 828,000 people in the UK suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2020. And with an overwhelming workload cited as the main cause of burnout by respondents, it’s clear that during lockdown, we’ve had more work than ever, not less. That stress has had a direct […]
Poor mental health affects all levels of a business and costs the economy billions. Execs are finally taking notice, and working to truly empower their organisations.
For the business executive looking to relieve a year of stress, "glamping" offers the comfort of a luxury retreat with the peace and beauty of a rural getaway.
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 18-24 May and it could not come at a more relevant and important time. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are widespread – and business leaders and their staff are all feeling the pressure.
The use of mindfulness techniques in the corporate world could actually do more harm than good to employees, having little more than a ‘band aid’ or ‘quick fix’ effect, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
There are plenty of businesses that aim to deal with stress in the workplace through aftercare HR initiatives: sponsored therapy sessions, on-site yoga lessons, free gym memberships and so on. However, whilst these initiatives are worthy and well-intentioned, they aren’t doing enough to tackle the root of the problem.
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