In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often chase flashy solutions that promise quick results. However, true success lies in the understated, "beige" strategies that foster resilience and sustainability. Drawing inspiration from the story of blue crabs, we explore how enhancing your organisational environment can lead to thriving teams. Join us as we uncover practical steps to create a supportive ecosystem that empowers your workforce and drives long-term success.
Psychological safety is often misunderstood, but it’s essential for a thriving workplace. It means creating an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up without fear of negative consequences. Imagine being able to share ideas, admit mistakes, or take risks at work without worrying about judgment or backlash. When psychological safety is present, employees are more engaged, innovative, and committed. It’s not just about feeling safe—it’s about building a culture where everyone can truly contribute and be themselves.
Deciding whether to leave a job is rarely straightforward. There are countless factors to consider, and the weight of these decisions can often leave us feeling paralyzed. However, when our mental health and overall well-being are at risk, it becomes crucial to evaluate whether it's time to move on or develop coping strategies to manage the situation effectively.
Organisations have been using EAP for many years now, but is this model working for the modern work environment? In this blog we look at two alternatives to EAP in how to create a workplace that is healthy and sustainable. Leadership development and Professional Supervision are two options that are both in the preventative and sustainable space.
Mental Health - we all have it, and yet it can be difficult to talk about, especially at work.
October 10th 2023 is World Mental Health day and the theme this year is ‘Mental Health is a universal human right.’
How do you actually bring up the topic? Or, if someone else lets you know they’re struggling, how should you reply?
We are celebrating Platty Jubes this weekend in the UK – the Queen’s Platinum Jublilee.
Seventy years of reign on the throne.
Whatever your thoughts on the monarchy, I think we can all agree that’s a long-ass time to be in the same job. Not to mention a long time to be working at all. Lizzy is 96 and still at it.
It raises an important question. How do you know when to play it like Elizabeth II and stick it out for the long haul, or make like Meghan and Harry and get the hell out of Dodge?
Anyone can deliver good news effectively. But life is full of things that don’t go to plan. Even the best employee will make mistakes, or need coaching to improve. No one is immune from economic or political changes that impact the workplace and redundancy or a necessary but unwelcome policy change could impact any of us at any time.
