This Christmas will be slightly strange for many, as we try to navigate the restrictions that have been imposed because of the pandemic. Spare a thought for those whose families reside further afield, in different parts of the country—or, in some cases, in other countries. I hear stories on a daily basis from clients who […]
Surviving Christmas Without It Weighing On Your Mental Health The festive break is not too far away, and the countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun. If you’re like me, you may be thinking “How am I going to get everything done?” Christmas brings its challenges and that people can find the period quite […]
I was recently invited to co-host an HR Future Leaders Seminar in Leeds, organised by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors and Elevation Recruitment Group, on Neurodiversity in the Workplace, which is becoming an increasingly popular topic within HR. What Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to people with genetic differences such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Tourettes and various forms […]
How many times during a week have you found yourself saying, “I’m fine” to a colleague or friend when in fact you don’t really mean it? I asked this question earlier this week to a group of employees during a 1-day Mental Health At Work Awareness training session that I was hosting near Sheffield. The […]