The majority of UK employees struggle to identify symptoms of common mental health conditions, resulting in treatment delays for millions of workers. The study from Bupa examined employees’ understanding of key psychological and behavioural symptoms of six of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the UK, as well as identifying widely-held misconceptions. Industry figures […]
Staff rarely feel sorry for their line managers, so employees will be shocked to learn that the forgotten generation when it comes to looking after their wellbeing and taking active steps to protect their mental health are those in mid-ranking or senior managerial positions & partners in professional services firms. Michelle Chance, Partner and Head […]
There’s a good reason why in 2016/17, there were over half a million (526,000) cases of work related stress, depression or anxiety, and It accounted for 40% of all work-related ill health. It’s an issue that cannot be overlooked, with mental health-related presenteeism costing employers up to three times the cost of mental health-related absence. […]
Stress is an issue that can have a tremendous effect on all of us from time to time. From work to any everyday problems we run into in our personal life, it’s inescapable—and even those who have achieved great success can feel the weight of stress’ impact on their shoulders. What can a CEO do […]
The bluest Monday of the year came and went on 15 January and according to recent reports by Instant Offices Britons seem to be positive about their overall career and professional goals so far – with a pay rise and promotion being the second most popular New Year’s resolution after travelling more. But, with more employees looking to climb the career ladder, […]
Monday 15th January has the unfortunate dishonour of being Blue Monday 2018, often also considered the most depressing day of the year. However, despite this day being a prime tool for marketing and sales, Hitesh Dodhia, Superintendent Pharmacist at PharmacyOutlet.co.uk, here provides CEO Today with some insightful advice on how to confront the very real […]
Research from one of Britain’s banks suggests over six-and-a-half million people in the UK are wasting billions of pounds every year on regular payments that should be cancelled. Money worries are also the top source of stress for 15% of young adults. Digital banking service B’s independent research shows 1 in 8 (13%) people in […]
Here below Farrah Qureshi, CEO of Global Diversity Practice and global diversity/inclusion thought and practice leader answers the question: is it the law to be diverse and inclusive as a business owner? In June 2017, 175 CEOs in the US joined forces in a new alliance: CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. Featuring many of […]
Large or small. B2B or B2C. Profit or not-for-profit. UK or abroad. Employee wellbeing forms an important part of every business’ set-up. Here Citation, HR and employment law consultants, discuss for CEO Today 6 ways directors and CEOs can ensure the wellbeing of their employees. With stakeholders to please, profits to hit and deadlines to […]
Mental health is a Director’s 2017 problem, amongst many others. The importance of positive mental health in the workplace cannot be understated, and there are several ways this should be taken into consideration. Here, Niklas Forser, the Co-Founder and Business Coach at Remente, discusses these considerations and points towards the idyllic goal. Stress in the […]
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