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The talk’s about AI but let’s not forget EI (Emotional Intelligence)

By Amanda Furness | 01 November 2024

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI), how does it affect the workplace, and what benefits can be gained by organisations who train their managers in EI? Our post also offers 4 practical tips for those seeking to improve EI in their daily lives.

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Late summer 2024 newsletter includes tips to reduce productivity anxiety

By Amanda Furness | 18 September 2024

The latest edition of our quarterly workplace wellbeing newsletter includes tips to reduce productivity anxiety and many other resources.

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For Autumn 2024 – 6 new training courses to aid workplace wellbeing

By Amanda Furness | 11 September 2024

We introduce six new training courses which are now available for in-house delivery. All are delivered by experienced trainers who are experts in their field. The courses encompass emotional intelligence, growth leadership, interviewing skills and techniques, managing a hybrid workforce effectively, proactive stress management, and designing and implementing inclusive recruitment selection processes.

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Tips to help individuals and managers reduce productivity anxiety

By Amanda Furness | 11 September 2024

It can be easy to feel worried or stressed that we aren’t getting through our workload as effectively as we think we should. In this post, we look at some practical actions both individuals and managers can take to help reduce feelings of anxiety relating to our productivity.

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Wellbeing at work – recent helpful resources

By Amanda Furness | 11 September 2024

Our latest selection of 5 external resources regarding wellbeing at work touch on a range of topics including – interpersonal conflict and difficult conversations at work, inclusive recruitment and selection, suicide awareness for all, the cost to employers of poor mental health, and the relationship between line manager training in mental health and organisational outcomes.

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Toxic Managers – causes, signs, impact and resolutions

By Amanda Furness | 11 September 2024

We reflect on why and how toxic managers exist in today’s workplace and look at some of the signs of toxic behaviour, the impact such behaviour has and some actions that can be taken to dispel this destructive conduct.

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The law relating to sexual harassment at work is changing – are you ready?

By Amanda Furness | 31 July 2024

This article takes a look at what the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 requires and highlights both the training we can deliver and some resources we have collated to help employers prepare for its introduction this autumn.

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Spring 2024 newsletter includes a movement tip & other resources

By Amanda Furness | 28 May 2024

The latest edition of our quarterly workplace wellbeing newsletter includes a movement tip for working hours and many other resources.

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Workplace wellbeing resources – some helpful recent additions

By Amanda Furness | 16 May 2024

Our latest collection of external resources to help workplace wellbeing includes guidance and recommendations relating to a range of topics – autism employment, ensuring EDI is for everyone, information sharing in mental health emergencies at work, menopause in the workplace and women at work.

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Why we should focus on minimising employee illbeing to aid workplace wellbeing

By Amanda Furness | 16 May 2024

This post begins with some research which concludes that efforts to improve wellbeing at work are directed too narrowly. It then goes on to highlight some courses that can help employers looking to minimise employee illbeing in the workplace. They present opportunities to explore strategies that can enhance a culture of psychological safety and trust.

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