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From the moment we wake up, we are inundated with information including social media, emails, apps and more. Our...
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Reducing anxiety starts with looking at how you function in the workplace and how you deal with others. This...
The cost of overwork
Despite trying to get more done by working longer hours, we actually get less done and our productivity plummets....
Rest – work less to do more
Those who take periodic rests can deliver brilliant work again and again. Those who don’t rest run the risk...
Beating burnout – managing energy in the email age
Instead of finishing the working day and going home to relax, we’re taking our work home with us, meaning...
Discussion on resilience
What characteristics contribute to creating a resilient organisation? In this CIPD podcast, Philippa Lamb discusses why resilience is fundamental...
Tame your inner-critic: how self-criticism limits employee productivity
In high pressure situations, some people doubt their own abilities to do a job well and avoid speaking up...
10 steps to talking to your boss if you’re suffering from depression or anxiety
Stress, anxiety and depression have a huge impact on our mental and physical health, yet research shows 85% of...
Culture of overwork overshadows better, more balanced lives
We live in a culture of overwork and immense pressures to do more faster. This has a huge impact...
5 ways to implement work-life balance for employees
Research reveals that maintaining a healthy work-life balance has many positive benefits for employees and productivity. In this People...
The science of taking breaks at work: how to be more productive by changing the way you think about downtime
Taking regular breaks at work can increase productivity and focus, but people often feel guilty about taking them. This...
How employers can manage stress in the workplace
As we learn more about the commonality of depression, the need to tackle stress becomes even clearer. In this...
The role managers play in shaping employee well-being
Supporting employee well-being is a worthwhile investment for managers. This Forbes article explains why it is the manager’s responsibility...
4 stress-management tips for reducing anxiety and getting more done
At some point in our working lives, all of us will experience some form of anxiety or stress and...
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The language of understanding
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We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...