Workplace Trauma: What It Is, How It Shows Up and What Organisations Can Do
Several years ago I received a call from Irish Rail asking about our employee wellbeing consultancy. During the call they shared with me something tragic. Seven people had died by suicide in one month. Members of the public who had jumped in front of trains. As you can imagine, the impact on the train drivers […]
Why Workplace Wellbeing Isn’t Working (And the One Shift That Changes Everything)
Most organisations are doing everything right on paper. EAP schemes. Mental health first aiders. Employee wellbeing webinars. Stress management workshops. Mindfulness apps. And yet the same people are still struggling. The same patterns keep showing up. The same managers are still burnt out, still operating on empty, still bringing their stress into every meeting, every […]
5 Things to Consider Before Investing in Mental Health Training for Managers
Investing in mental health training for managers is one of the most impactful decisions an organisation can make. But like any significant investment, the return you get depends largely on the groundwork you do before the training ever takes place. Here are five things worth considering before you go ahead. Why is Mental Health Training […]
Unveiling Mind-Body Power with Dr. David Hamilton
The Science Behind Wellness at Work: Dr. David Hamilton on the Power of the Mind and Body What if the so-called ‘woo woo’ stuff… actually works?In this feel-good, evidence-packed episode, I’m joined by Hay House author and former scientist Dr. David Hamilton to explore the very real science behind wellbeing practices that boost employee health, […]
Mental Health Training for Managers: A New Approach
You Need a Strategy, Not a Soundbite: Rethinking Mental Health Training for Managers One of the biggest misconceptions we see in organisations is the belief that mental health training for managers can be compressed into a one-off session and still deliver meaningful results. We get it, time is precious, and managers already have full calendars. But when […]
How to Support Employees with Trauma in the Workplace
When Trauma Hits the Workplace: What People Really Need Last week, I received a call from Irish Rail.They were exploring support for their employee wellbeing strategy, but this wasn’t a standard enquiry. I was told that seven people had died by suicide in one month, members of the public who had jumped in front of trains. As you […]
Why Your Wellbeing at Work Week isn’t Working
Discover how to make your wellbeing at work week create a lasting impact. “We’re running a Wellbeing Week,” said the Learning and Development Manager proudly. “Great!” I replied. “And what happens after that?” “Oh… well… we’ll probably do the same thing again next year.” Let’s be honest, this is not uncommon. A lot of organisations […]
How to Build Emotional Resilience in the Workplace
Emotional Resilience Training in the Workplace: How to Move Employees from Surviving to Thriving Over the last five years, the world of work has experienced seismic change. We’ve navigated our way through a global pandemic, where, if there was ever a time people needed emotional resilience, it was then. Since COVID, employees have had to continually […]
What Coronavirus Gave Us: 15 Unexpected Gifts, Five Years On
Benefits of COVID-19 on Employee Wellbeing and Workplace Culture In 2020, amidst isolation and uncertainty, this blog was originally written to name what few dared to: the potential hidden gifts of the COVID crisis. From slowing down to rediscovering community, to taking a step back and reflecting on what mattered to us as humans, the […]
Mental Health at Work: Who’s Really Responsible?
Mental Health at Work Commitment: Where Does Accountability End? Recently, I spoke to an organisation whose absence at work problem is costing them over £100,000 a week. They’re a UK company of around 1,500 people. And in one particular sector of the workforce, which accounts for about half the employees, the absence rate is sitting at 10.9%. […]