Christmas and Emotional Landmines – How to Stop Getting Blown Up
I know Christmas is still a month away (although I’m willing to guess the odd mince pie has made an appearance!), but when you finish reading this, you’ll see why I’ve chosen to publish this blog now. You see, one of the core elements we teach in our resilience training is the understanding of what’s […]
How to Build Emotional Resilience at Work
One of my favourite subjects to teach is Emotional Resilience Training. And while there’s still a strong demand for traditional resilience training within organisations, what I really love about emotional resilience is that it takes people beyond surface-level coping. It’s about how to live and navigate day to day from a state of being that is […]
From Pigeons to Dead Bodies – The Epidemic of HR Burnout!
Working in Human Resources isn’t just about policies and procedures. It’s about navigating the most challenging, unexpected and emotionally demanding situations an organisation can throw at you, and it’s one of the reasons why HR is a high burnout profession. From disciplinary hearings involving pigeons to tragedy and trauma, HR professionals face scenarios that would […]
Why Stress Management Training Isn’t Stopping HR Burnout
If you’re an HR professional who’s attended stress management courses, downloaded mindfulness apps, and tried every wellness strategy in the book, and you’re still experiencing overwhelming fatigue, emotional reactivity and that crushing sense of burnout, you’re not alone. And it’s not your fault. There’s a critical missing piece that explains why traditional approaches fall short. […]
How is Happiness Measured in the Workplace?
What Every HR Leader Needs to Know About Engagement, Emotion, and the Neuroscience of Happiness Let’s be honest: as HR professionals, we’ve tried it all. In-house massage.Chill-out zones and employee wellness rooms.Table tennis.Subsidised yoga and gym discounts.Mental health days.Employee recognition platforms. We do all this because we care deeply about our people. We want to […]