Every 10th October we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This international day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to encourage and inspire people to mobilise and engage their efforts in support of mental health. We know that good mental health is part of a vital Read more…
Following on from our recent posts about psychological safety, we have created a list of suggested reading to help you deepen your understanding of the subject. We have tried to offer a range of perspectives and you might not agree with everything, nor is this meant to be a comprehensive or Read more…
Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work. We promised you some guidance on creating a road map for getting there – a step-by-step plan to implement strategies and initiatives that promote a culture of trust, open communication, and support within your workplace. Here are Read more…
Psychological safety is talked about with ever growing frequency, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. It is thought to be a key factor in creating a productive and successful workplace, as it allows people to feel comfortable and secure in their roles, and encourages collaboration and innovation in an Read more…
How are you doing? This simple question can make a huge difference to someone’s day; checking in with the people around us helps build feelings of connection and belonging. In this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with its focus on tackling loneliness, asking someone how they are can start a Read more…
The effects of bullying and harassment can be profound for the victim and their friends and family, as well as impacting team morale, productivity and organisational reputation. Bullying and harassment affects people differently and depending on the severity can lead to physical and mental illness, relationship breakdown, damaged careers and Read more…
Over a year ago, we were asked to make some big transitions in our working and social lives, moving from the world of physical interaction we took for granted to one in which we had to stay inside and conduct business almost exclusively online. Much has been written and shared Read more…
According to a recent poll fewer UK adults feel they are coping well with the stress of the pandemic: in April 2020, 73% said they were coping well, and in February 2021, this figure had dropped to 64%. We are beginning to anticipate a gradual return to a ‘new normal’ as the Read more…
Over 50 years ago, the ‘Bystander Effect’ was coined by psychologists to describe the tendency of people to feel less responsible for taking action or helping if faced with wrongdoing when there are other people present. We were delighted to discover this article from the Harvard Business Review, which reflects Read more…
It’s been a while since we’ve shared an article and in that time, so much has happened. The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on training in organisations and the way we are working. The call for racial justice has intensified significantly. Additionally, the pressing need for improved knowledge and reduced Read more…