How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment
Workplace bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees. Workplace bullying and
Why doing little chores while WFH is actually good for you
Using micro-breaks to stay on top of domestic chores when working from home not only improves your work-life balance, it can also help boost your productivity and focus.
Can Mindfulness Protect Worker Well-Being In A Digital Workplace?
A new study published in PLOS ONE looked at personal resources to mitigate the dark side of digital working. “The study focused on the personal resources of mindfulness and digital confidence and ways in which these resources can help to reduce negative well-being impacts from working digitally,” study author Elizabeth Marash told us. “We aimed to understand how experiences such as technology-related stress, anxiety and overload might manifest in higher burnout and poorer health.”
Emotional abuse at work is more significant than we think, and even harder to escape
While society has become more aware of psychological abuse in intimate or family relationships, psychological abuse in the workplace is more common and complex
The stigma around mental health is dangerous and we can no longer ignore mental health at work. Heres what you can do to take care of yourself and your employees.
Mental health in the workplace continues to gain momentum
Are you looking to join a financial services organization that places great importance on the mental health and well-being of its employees? You're not alone.
As we close out the year, I hope we all have had a chance to rest and recharge. Some of us have been working, but, hopefully, not on anything too taxing. Some of us have been busy hosting and attending events. Some of us have been binge-watching that show we don’t want anyone to know we love. Some of us have been sick (like me). Unfortunately, we need to rest, stay hydrated, and not be stressed to stand a chance with the onslaught of viruses and bacteria out there now.
How Workplaces Can Help Address the Mental Health Crisis
Mental health challenges have been on the rise in recent years and research is beginning to reveal the extent to which the pandemic exacerbated the problem. The prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by more than 10% in many European countries compared to pre-covid, with some countries reporting increases of 20% or more. Several European countries reported that the population of people suffering from anxiety doubled since 2019. As people around the world grapple with these issues, workplaces have a unique responsibility and opportunity to take proactive steps to listen to people’s needs and make a difference.
