Employee wellbeing and mental health are no longer a side initiative; it’s a boardroom conversation. Leaders like you are under pressure to move beyond surface fixes and design wellbeing strategies that truly support people and performance.
This mental health and wellbeing and blog provides you with the insights, knowledge, and strategic suggestions to achieve just that.
From addressing HR burnout, to rethinking mental health training for managers, to embedding resilience and emotional intelligence at every level here you’ll find fresh perspectives to create a thriving and engaged workforce.
Created based on 25 years of HR Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Expertise
Self-Awareness v’s Consciousness: What They Are and Why They Matter My personal exploration into the difference between self-awareness and consciousness began long before I got into the field of workplace wellbeing. My journey started at the age of 21 when I read The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield and was introduced
The Secret to High Performance at Work During my time as an HR leader, the concept of ‘high performance’ was a significant focal point in our HR strategies. Back then, the term “high performance” often felt like a buzzword, and nowadays, it seems the spotlight has shifted to the notion
Many organisations are doing fantastic work when it comes to workplace mental health support. We’ve come a long way from the days when Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) were the only option available. But despite these advancements, something isn’t quite clicking. Employees are still burning out.EAP services remain underutilised.People are struggling in silence instead of speaking to their
Rethinking Workplace Trauma: It’s Not Just About Big, Obvious Events When we hear the word “trauma,” most people think of major life events: car accidents, bereavement, abuse, war zones, and natural disasters. These are what society tends to label as “valid” traumas. But the truth is, trauma can be much
Understanding Workplace Trauma Workplace trauma is an often-overlooked factor that can have a profound impact on an employee’s wellbeing, productivity, and ability to function effectively. While many organisations have made strides in employee wellbeing by introducing occupational health departments and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), one critical gap remains, how workplace
Employee wellbeing has never had more attention than it does now. Yet many organisations still feel like they are “ticking boxes” rather than making a real difference to how people feel, work, and stay. This conversation with Louise Kennedy, founder of Oculus HR, shines a light on what’s actually working
