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“No man (or woman) is an island”: Mates and beyond
Almost 400 years ago, the clergyman and poet, John Donne, gave a sermon that included the statement that “No man is an island”. What he was referring to was the idea that humans are [...]
Six guiding leadership principles: how to support your team
Have you ever reflected on the role you play in supporting your team members in terms of their mental health? Have you considered whether your previous responses to situations have helped a team member [...]
Guiding principles: Choosing a workplace wellbeing provider
Organisations that prioritise the wellbeing of their employees have better business outcomes, lower absenteeism and presenteeism, and fewer injuries. They experience higher productivity and customer satisfaction – as well as fulfilling ethical and legal [...]
When caring comes at a cost I Empathy
Understanding the feelings of another - empathy - can be a super-power. It can promote social connection and allow us to help others even when we don’t have all the answers. The catch is, [...]
Why assess employee resilience and wellbeing?
by Dr Felicity Baker | Ultimate Resilience, UK I Organisational resilience With the pandemic continuing to bring high levels of stress and challenge, employee mental health and wellbeing are at risk. So, what can [...]
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