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The Equality Act – Bullying and Harassment Cases

By Jan Lawrence | 19 January 2011

This document outlines some of the main points that the New Equality Act covers.

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Tips for Managing Anger

By Jan Lawrence | 13 October 2010

Anger is a perfectly natural emotion that tells us something is wrong. Feeling angry in itself is not the problem, far from it, the way in which people manage their anger can be the problem. Learning to express and manage anger in a healthy way can take time and practice.

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Covert v Overt Bullying Examples

By Jan Lawrence | 12 October 2010

A brief article outlining the differences between covert and overt bullying.

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Managing Stress at Work: Uncertainty Reducers

By Jan Lawrence | 07 October 2010

As uncertainty increases so do feelings of anxiety and insecurity. This increases the risk of stress. Approaches that reduce uncertainty and ambiguity reduce the risk substantially. Many of these approaches involve communication and decision making. Reducing uncertainty is particularly important in times of organisational change when the risk of stress is high.

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Stress: Background Notes

By Jan Lawrence | 01 October 2010

These notes provide background information for those attending In Equilibrium training courses related to stress management. Please feel free to print them off so you can refer to them at your leisure.

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Ask The Expert : What can you do when one party will not engage in conflict resolution?

By Amanda Furness | 27 August 2010

Question Conflict resolution depends on all parties involved volunteering to take part. Do you have any advice on what to do when one party will not engage? Answer This is a very interesting question and for me speaks to the heart of an equally important question “What do we mean by conflict resolution?”  Answering this…

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Ask The Expert : How can I regain control both at work and at home?

By Amanda Furness | 27 August 2010

Question I am a 35 year old manager who has recently returned to work following my first maternity leave. Work seems much more hectic than before, and thrown into the mix is the fact that I will be moving house next month.  Relationships at work and at home are currently ‘tricky’ – and I worry…

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Ask The Expert : How can I get the right work/life balance?

By Amanda Furness | 27 August 2010

Question I work long hours and even when I get home I can’t switch off.  I’m too tired to do any of the things I used to enjoy, even going out or seeing friends.  I feel that my family are being affected by this situation.  What can I do to get the work/life balance right?…

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Ask The Expert : Help! One person’s negativity is affecting my whole team.

By Amanda Furness | 24 August 2010

  Question I have a member of staff who is always moaning about her job, family life and even her health.  Her moans can bring the whole mood of the department down and, at times, I think that she is just attention seeking.  How can I get her to improve her outlook on life and…

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Managing Stress at Work: Introduction to the CUSP™ framework for Managers

By Jan Lawrence | 06 July 2009

This is a very simple framework that works equally as well in terms of prevention of stress …

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