Wellbeing Archives

Six ways to improve employee wellbeing

Employee wellbeing is a key concern for human resource professionals more so than ever. As Janice Benning, BiteSize Learning’s Wellbeing Lead explains “prevention is so much better than cure – while there are times when an employee needs to take time off, taking proactive steps to promote good mental wellbeing and prevent work-related stress […]

What Can Employers Do To Ensure Employee Welfare

As we hit the end of the first quarter of 2021, it’s safe to say that the impacts of the pandemic are still continuing to change the corporate landscape as we once knew it. As more businesses and their employees swap the city sky rises for their own home office, many are still adapting to […]

Call to Action for Conscious Professionals in 5 Qs

It is trite to say these remain peculiarly disruptive times, yet they do. Disruption in any system inspires change by shifting the energetic field of possibility and potential. So in today’s tumultuous world, we have a daily opportunity to reassess and refocus our activities. More profoundly we have a moment-to-moment opportunity to cultivate our thoughts […]

Bursting the leadership bubble: what can people in power learn from the charity sector?

Allowing your leaders to spend time working in the charity sector can develop their skills.

Positive Goal Setting

One thing I’ve been reflecting on this week is the nature of goals. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how recognising and celebrating ‘little wins’ can help us feel more positive and in control. On the back of this, I realised that our personal goals have an important role to play in ensuring we have those […]

Inspiring Your Conscious Career Move For 2021

In the last months of my career as a Barrister there were signs telling me that something was off in my life. My relationship with my boyfriend was no longer bringing me joy, inspiration, or fun. (If I am honest, there was a voice in my head for quite a while telling me to jump […]

Employee wellbeing: training teams to be resilient during difficult times

Building resilience needs a human-centred approach.

Resolutions Shmesolutions! Try Reflection Instead

January feels like it should be a time for renewal and transformation. Yet, if we take our cue from the natural world, in the Northern hemisphere we are mid-winter, which is all about slowing down, turning inward and rest. This may explain why the annual battle to get fit, lose weight and change habits feels […]

Count Your Little Wins; They Soon Add Up!

After 10 years of procrastinating, my husband and I finally moved to France, in November. It might seem a strange thing to have done during a pandemic, especially as our move coincided with France being in total lockdown. But the truth is, I don’t think we’d have plucked up the courage to actually do it […]

Leadership: why slowing down will help you speed up

Are busy people the most effective at their work?

Three ways to support parents’ emotional health at work, and why it’s good for business

Employers need to get better at supporting working parents.

Why you need to train managers and leaders as part of your mental health strategy

To change the culture around mental health support at work, managers need to be actively involved in the process.

Coaching: The words of wisdom that teach us vital life lessons

Words of wisdom passed down through the generations teach us the value of perspective in life.

Managing Stressful Times

The UK is in another period of lockdown. My heart goes out to all sorts of people, including those who have been so excited about getting back to face-to-face training. I understand how disappointing this will have been for you. This has certainly been a year of unparalleled challenges, professionally and personally. I’m writing this week’s […]